Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(3,190 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,190 reviews
5 Stars
2,866
4 Stars
264
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
7
1 Star
16
73%of customers recommend this product.
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19 out of
26)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
4
Amazing battery life and AI features
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Elfred
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung S26 Ultra has amazing AI features that suggests photos enhancements and good screen size that makes it easy to use. It includes a built-in privacy screen so I can be secure while using in public.
I've had multiple Samsung Android devices from A50, S22, Flip phones, and now S26 model as a daily device for both work, connected devices, and messaging use and the latest model is a great addition to such lineup.
With 12 GB of RAM and 50 Megapixels of camera gives plenty of room to use for apps and allows me to keep family photos that I can store.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This device has excellent AI features
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Aram777
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Loving the new AI features have been more improved amazing things i can do to edit my photos just using Galaxy AI. Game Performance is amazing charging speed faster and phone is more faster and responsive. Loving the camera improvements also the new privacy display is amazing Loving the cool new features with Galaxy AI Highly recommend getting this phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
A comparative
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: JOR21MN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an impressive phone with a beautiful display, super fast performance, and an excellent camera. Photos look incredibly detailed, and the zoom works great even from far away. The battery easily lasts all day, and the phone feels very premium in hand.
Overall, it’s a powerful and reliable smartphone, perfect for people who want top performance and one of the best cameras on the market.
Overall, it’s a powerful and reliable smartphone, perfect for people who want top performance and one of the best cameras on the market.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra feels overpriced for what it offers. The improvements over previous models are minimal, and the phone is quite bulky and heavy for daily use. While the camera and performance are good, the battery and charging speeds are not very impressive compared to other flagship phones.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 13, 2026
Hi there JOR21MN, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to share your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the display quality, processing power, and camera quality of your new device. The battery of your device is designed to adjust to your consumption after a short period of usage and improve automatically. We have provided links to articles to help you maximize the battery life of your device if this is not your experience. We have also provided a link to an article to help you with the charging speed of your device. Lastly, we have provided links to the complete manual and the Samsung Support Team to help you maximize your experience with all of the enhanced features, and answer any questions you may have about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
5
Nice upgrade from S24 Ultra
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Swagturtle
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the new look of the phone. Personally, I always take advantage of the Galaxy AI features such as photo editing, translation (especially when traveling), and Circle to Search. I'm really excited for the new privacy display; it's honestly such a cool add-on. Personally, I use my phone all the time for work, constantly taking calls and texts, watching Youtube or Twitch, and playing Pokémon Go. I can't wait to see more of the new AI features they added. I'm excited for it to give me reminders and such for my day-to-day. I might have to set that up, so I'll look into it. I'm usually really on top of everything I have going on, but that like 1% of missed stuff never going missed now will be nice.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
This is clearly the perfection of Ultra concept
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Fun2play
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is nothing short of a masterpiece, representing the absolute perfection of the "Ultra" concept. Since its release this month, it has become the central hub of my life, seamlessly handling everything from high-stakes work projects and deep research to pure entertainment. The implementation of Galaxy AI is a total game-changer; features like Now Nudge and the new Agentic AI—which actually automates complex tasks in the background—make every interaction feel proactive rather than reactive. I’m particularly obsessed with the world’s first Privacy Display, which allows me to work on sensitive materials in public without worrying about prying eyes. Whether I’m utilizing the enhanced S Pen for precise editing or pushing the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 to its limits with heavy multitasking, the device never misses a beat. With its refined, slimmer design and the groundbreaking Horizontal Lock for impossibly stable video, the S26 Ultra isn't just a smartphone; it’s a sophisticated pocket computer that has redefined my expectations for mobile technology.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Phone ever.
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Love2shop
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This device is so smooth to use. Display is great. Processing speed of this device is on unbelievable levels. Thanks for making it so good.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The complete package in a phone
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Tmzoids
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Where to begin on the Samsung galaxy ultra 26? Let's begin with the new innovation of the privacy screen. No other phone has a BUILT in privacy screen! The optimization of the privacy screen also is very nice.
You might be tired of AI. But galaxy AI is the complete package when it comes ai compatibility. If it be making a new phone background or editing up photos it comes with ease. You can literally type (within reason) anything to add or remove in a photo creating the perfect picture for Facebook or Instagram!
You might be tired of AI. But galaxy AI is the complete package when it comes ai compatibility. If it be making a new phone background or editing up photos it comes with ease. You can literally type (within reason) anything to add or remove in a photo creating the perfect picture for Facebook or Instagram!
Talking about cameras the photos on this phone are absolutely beautiful. The most realistic and detailed photos when it comes to the front and rear cameras. Objects too far away ? No worries with this zoom you can capture the moon at ease!
The S pen makes me sad. I came from the s23. One thing I rather enjoyed was using the pens blue tooth capabilities. It made photo taking so much smoother and easier. The pen is still fun to doodle and play around with on the phone.
Over all this phone is a must have. It has everything you would need as a general user and for the techy people out there will have plenty of fun tools and features in this phone that will amaze you. Hopefully I can get some new Samsung buds for my phone !!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Beyond what I imagined, fast and secure
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Bobophet75
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] AI has been very useful and easy to access with work and personal information i use on a daily basis
Value
5
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