Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(4,031 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,031 reviews
5 Stars
3,593
4 Stars
353
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
12
1 Star
21
69%of customers recommend this product.
(
25 out of
36)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy 26 ultra
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: SamsungRock
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well just when you think bones gone, get better.Samsung.Does it again with that s26 ulta. Simply amazing with the AI features.
Cheers
Cheers
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Light weight and have many great features
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Lovesamsung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new S ultra is so thin,light and great design. The camera is even better than my samsung fold 7
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent phone
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Rcalb12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got the shadow silver and it looks amazing The 2026 Flagship Reality: More Than Just a Spec Bump
For the last few years, the "Ultra" moniker felt like it was hitting a ceiling. We had the 200MP sensors, the giant screens, and the stylus. But the Galaxy S26 Ultra feels like the first time Samsung stopped trying to win a spec war and started trying to win a "usability" war.
After seven days of pushing this phone to its absolute limits—from 8K video rendering to navigating the subways with the new Privacy Display—here is the definitive 1,500-word breakdown of why this is the most significant Galaxy in half a decade.
I. Design and Ergonomics: The "Soft" Ultra
The most immediate change is physical. For years, the Ultra was a "sharp" phone—literally. The 90-degree corners of the S22 through S25 Ultra were iconic, but they were also ergonomic nightmares for anyone not wearing cargo pants with giant pockets.
The New Silhouette
The S26 Ultra introduces what Samsung calls "Fluid Contour" design. The corners are now subtly rounded—not as circular as the base S26, but enough that the phone no longer stabs your palm when you’re typing one-handed.
Materials and Weight
Samsung moved to a Grade 5 Aluminum-Scandium alloy for the frame. It’s lighter than the Titanium used last year but feels significantly more rigid.
Weight: 214g (down from 232g on previous generations).
Feel: The back glass has a new "Satin Grip" texture. It’s matte, but it feels almost like high-end stationery—gr
For the last few years, the "Ultra" moniker felt like it was hitting a ceiling. We had the 200MP sensors, the giant screens, and the stylus. But the Galaxy S26 Ultra feels like the first time Samsung stopped trying to win a spec war and started trying to win a "usability" war.
After seven days of pushing this phone to its absolute limits—from 8K video rendering to navigating the subways with the new Privacy Display—here is the definitive 1,500-word breakdown of why this is the most significant Galaxy in half a decade.
I. Design and Ergonomics: The "Soft" Ultra
The most immediate change is physical. For years, the Ultra was a "sharp" phone—literally. The 90-degree corners of the S22 through S25 Ultra were iconic, but they were also ergonomic nightmares for anyone not wearing cargo pants with giant pockets.
The New Silhouette
The S26 Ultra introduces what Samsung calls "Fluid Contour" design. The corners are now subtly rounded—not as circular as the base S26, but enough that the phone no longer stabs your palm when you’re typing one-handed.
Materials and Weight
Samsung moved to a Grade 5 Aluminum-Scandium alloy for the frame. It’s lighter than the Titanium used last year but feels significantly more rigid.
Weight: 214g (down from 232g on previous generations).
Feel: The back glass has a new "Satin Grip" texture. It’s matte, but it feels almost like high-end stationery—gr
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Nice upgrade
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: StickyBatwing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to switch to new phone and fast. Upgrade from note 5 to this. Still disappointed no sd cards anymore.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
So thin,light weight and has many great feature
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Conglyshop
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So thin,light weight and has many great feature. The camera even better than my samsung fold 7
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra Review
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Samsungfan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far I've been very impressed with the new phone and I think that the Galaxy AI is a really cool feature and is enabling quicker and faster use of phone and other integrated options
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Tecobala
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best phone ever!!!
Light
Cool features
Awsome
Nice color
Love it
Light
Cool features
Awsome
Nice color
Love it
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Design with creativity!
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: RayVigil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a s24 ultra for 2 years, and today i received my new s26 ultra.
Since the first look, the phone is impressive in every way possible, especially the design!
Moving from hard corners to round corners feels really nice, and the light blue color is amazing.
Since the 24 ultra, I've been using Galaxy AI and Gemini in almost everything - and daily things, circle to search, image editing, and doing almost all my tasks and work.
And i really love the audio system in the s26 ultra, the speakers, mic, are great.
The only thing i will miss in the 26 ultra is the Bluetooth S pen.
In general, i'd recommend the s26 ultra for anyone who's looking for a good phone supported with AI and privacy and security, with great gaming and streaming experience!
Since the first look, the phone is impressive in every way possible, especially the design!
Moving from hard corners to round corners feels really nice, and the light blue color is amazing.
Since the 24 ultra, I've been using Galaxy AI and Gemini in almost everything - and daily things, circle to search, image editing, and doing almost all my tasks and work.
And i really love the audio system in the s26 ultra, the speakers, mic, are great.
The only thing i will miss in the 26 ultra is the Bluetooth S pen.
In general, i'd recommend the s26 ultra for anyone who's looking for a good phone supported with AI and privacy and security, with great gaming and streaming experience!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US