Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Average customer rating
4.9
(4,263 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,263 reviews
5 Stars
3,778
4 Stars
393
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
12
1 Star
21
69%of customers recommend this product.
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27 out of
39)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful fast love it!
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Cab9665
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All the new features on the s26 ultra are absolutely fabulous, easy to use extremely fast. Couldn't ask for a better phone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone ever!
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Joshua
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung keeps getting better! Fantastic camera, processor, ai features, and more! I couldn't be happier with this purchase!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Slim Design and Galaxy AI powered
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: OldmanH
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI suite is a powerhouse in this model. The photo editing, the accessibility and the overall power in the new S26 Ultra is a marked improvement over my old S22. I intentionally skipped the 25/25 to wait on the 26 and I have not been disappointed this far.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the new S26 Ultra
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Marmar
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I previously had the S24 Ultra and I was content to keep that phone till it's last breath. When I saw that the S26 Ultra had a privacy screen built in, I was sold instantly!
I started to read more of the specs and discovered a lot of the features I wanted were in the s26 Ultra. Once I received my new phone I started to deep dive into those features. There were some things I'm still playing with and concerned about, but so far, I'm loving the phone!
I started to read more of the specs and discovered a lot of the features I wanted were in the s26 Ultra. Once I received my new phone I started to deep dive into those features. There were some things I'm still playing with and concerned about, but so far, I'm loving the phone!
The processing speed is so much faster! Although I heard the phone warms up more than the 24, I enjoy how quick it alows me to do updates and video edits.
I haven't had much time to play with the camera and recording, but the the quality is an upgrade from my previous phone. Sound is so much more crisp and has bass that I love!
The Samsung mag case allows the S Pen to work with minimal glitches compared to previous model.
The battery is so much better, probably because of the the processor. Able to watch videos all day with a VPN and still have 40% by the end of the day.
The privacy screen was a lot less exciting as I was expecting, but I appreciate the privacy feature turning on while typing in my passwords.
The weight of this phone scares me, it's so light I'm afraid if dropping it. But I appreciate the curved edges because it doesn't dig into my hand anymore.
Galaxy AI has more features that I'm excited to try, but the call screening is great! I can't wait to try the new bixby.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Exceptional Android Performance
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Gilito
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it completely satisfies my need for a high-performance Android. I normally lean towards devices that push hardware limits and offer deep customization, and this phone delivers. The custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is an absolute powerhouse. It handles intensive multitasking and demanding apps effortlessly, and the vapor chamber cooling keeps it running cool even under heavy load.
The design refinements are subtle but appreciated. Dropping the titanium for an aluminum frame makes the phone noticeably lighter and more comfortable to hold. The new 6.9-inch screen is gorgeous, but the real star is the hardware-level Privacy Display. Being able to black out specific apps from wandering eyes without needing a cheap screen protector is a game-changer.
The camera system is equally impressive. The wider f/1.4 aperture on the 200MP main lens pulls in so much more light for night shots, and the Horizon Lock video stabilization is incredibly steady.
To top it off, the Galaxy AI features are highly practical. Tools like Photo Assist and Now Nudge streamline a lot of daily tasks natively, saving me time. If you want a top-tier smartphone with exceptional processing power and meaningful hardware upgrades, this is the one to get.
The design refinements are subtle but appreciated. Dropping the titanium for an aluminum frame makes the phone noticeably lighter and more comfortable to hold. The new 6.9-inch screen is gorgeous, but the real star is the hardware-level Privacy Display. Being able to black out specific apps from wandering eyes without needing a cheap screen protector is a game-changer.
The camera system is equally impressive. The wider f/1.4 aperture on the 200MP main lens pulls in so much more light for night shots, and the Horizon Lock video stabilization is incredibly steady.
To top it off, the Galaxy AI features are highly practical. Tools like Photo Assist and Now Nudge streamline a lot of daily tasks natively, saving me time. If you want a top-tier smartphone with exceptional processing power and meaningful hardware upgrades, this is the one to get.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
There is just something about opening the box.
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: rogerofnorwood
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am not very tech savvy but I was looking forward to the S26 Ultra codec improvements. The APV (video), Dolby Atmos (sound), Audio Enhance (AI) feature and improved bluetooth are used everyday. My favorite thing to do is listening to music on my ear buds and bluetooth speakers. Watching videos and podcasts is more enjoyable too. I am looking forward to improving my photographs with AI since that is my second favorite thing to do. But the excitement all starts with opening the box.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This phone is great for a user
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: tee123321
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Only issue is when placed on a flat surface it woobles
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Now what I expected.
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: GalaxyCustomer1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, overall a decent upgrade from the S24 Ultra that I had but there are some downsides. I do like the overall device and the camera is worth the hype. The security and system has improved significantly also. But, here are the improvements that could have been done.
1. Audio clarity, the audio feedback from the S26 Ultra is a bit muffled.
2. Size, a bit smaller than previous Ultra devices.
3. S-Pen Bluetooth removed - the S-Pen no longer has the Bluetooth capability to snap photos and other stuff was taken away.
4. Ram - personally disappointed that the 512gb comes with a only 12gb of ram and wished that it should've been 16gb.
1. Audio clarity, the audio feedback from the S26 Ultra is a bit muffled.
2. Size, a bit smaller than previous Ultra devices.
3. S-Pen Bluetooth removed - the S-Pen no longer has the Bluetooth capability to snap photos and other stuff was taken away.
4. Ram - personally disappointed that the 512gb comes with a only 12gb of ram and wished that it should've been 16gb.
Other than that, everything else is good. The battery life is great also.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US