Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(3,554 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,554 reviews
5 Stars
3,197
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
7
1 Star
15
70%of customers recommend this product.
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23 out of
33)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
4
Fast phone
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Michellini
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is incredibly fast and perfect for my busy schedule. As a Global Operations Director, I rely on it for everything from work emails to managing projects. Galaxy AI has been a game-changer for summarizing notes and streamlining my daily tasks. Whether I'm using it for work or capturing photos while off-roading, the performance is consistently smooth and reliable.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The new S26 ultra is just the best
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: OrdepWarlock
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It has great features, the best camera I've ever used. And I really love the Galaxy AI, is so powerful and an excellent tool. I would recommend it totally.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has exceeded my expectations
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: JoetheTechGuy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After receiving the Galaxy S26 Ultra I had another very easy transferring process thanks to Smart Switch and my information transferred extremely fast! Being able to use the awesome new Galaxy AI features and Tips provided from Samsung I was able to get acquainted with my new phone while my information finished organizing exactly how it was on my Foldable. The ability to have AI reminders on messages and voice notificatons with my Samsung Galaxy buds in is absolutely incredible! These new improvements with help my with my day to day keeping the tedious things down to a minimal and keeping my production high. Thank you for making another great product I will enjoy for a long time
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The powerhouse phone
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Prado101
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerhouse flagship with a standout privacy-focused display, big AI push, excellent performance, and a very capable camera system, but it’s an iterative upgrade that mainly shines if you care about AI features, security, and the new screen tech. Design and displaySamsung keeps the familiar boxy Ultra look, but slims it down to around 7.9 mm and 214 g, with slightly softer corners that make the phone more comfortable to hold than last year’s model. You get a huge 6.9‑inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at QHD resolution and 120 Hz, which looks every bit as sharp, bright, and fluid as you’d expect from Samsung’s top-tier screen tech.The headline feature is the new Privacy Display: it uses a special AMOLED layer to dramatically reduce viewing angles so people next to you see far less of what’s on your screen. In practice, that makes the S26 Ultra feel tailor‑made for commuting, banking apps, and work email, though colors can subtlety shift at extreme angles.Performance, battery, and chargingInside, the Galaxy S26 Ultra runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 “for Galaxy” in all regions, with 12 GB or 16 GB of RAM and storage up to 1 TB. Day‑to‑day performance is extremely fast: apps open instantly, multitasking is smooth, and demanding games run at high frame rates, helped by an upgraded NPU and GPU tuned for on‑device AI and gaming.Battery capacity remains 5,000 mAh, but efficiency improvements and software tuning.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has great privacy features
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Love2026
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI
I love the game pictures
The picture editor is amazing
I love the game pictures
The picture editor is amazing
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Call me Impressed
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Aesial
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been very impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra so far. The display is incredibly sharp and bright, making everything from videos to everyday apps look amazing. The camera system is also outstanding and captures very detailed photos in both bright and low-light conditions. Performance feels extremely fast and smooth even when multitasking or using demanding apps.
One feature that really stands out is Galaxy AI. The AI tools are genuinely useful and make everyday tasks easier, from improving photos to helping with productivity features. The battery life has also been excellent and easily lasts through a full day of use, which I am absolutely in love with, its honestly fantastic. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra feels like a premium device with powerful hardware and smart features that enhance the experience.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A worthwhile upgrade.
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: GreenDale
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgrade from S24 ultra to S26 ultra. I was surprised to see no difference in viewing angles with privacy screen off. It is fascinating to see how well it works when turned on.
Excited to use Galaxy AI features. People say S Pen is a gimmick, I use it quite often (yes, I'm bummed about loosing Bluetooth functionality in the S Pen). I expect the same with the Galaxy AI features too.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
New and Improved
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Grimveil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new design of the S26 Ultra's is sleek and slim. It feels super smooth compared to my old S24 Ultra and it's pretty convenient. The Galaxy AI features are interesting but not necessarily something that I will use that often. The new motion lock on the cameras is pretty crazy and good for taking videos!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US