Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(3,193 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,193 reviews
5 Stars
2,869
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
5
s26 ultra
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Chris
from Pittsburgh PA
great phone glad i upgraded great performance for playing games and best phone ive ever owned
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent touch and incredible privacy display
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Louisaero
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am thoroughly impressed with the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s build quality; it feels like a precision instrument in the hand. The new frame and refined ergonomics provide a secure, high-end grip, making the phone a joy to use throughout the day. Every interaction, from the crisp haptic feedback while typing to the balanced weight of the device, screams premium engineering. It’s easily the most comfortable "Ultra" model I’ve ever owned.
The standout feature for me, however, is the Privacy Display. As someone who is often on a bus, in a coffee shop, or catching a flight, being able to shield my screen from "shoulder surfers" is a game-changer. The technology is seamless—it keeps my information completely private from side angles without sacrificing vibrant display quality. It provides a level of peace of mind for my personal data that I didn't realize I was missing until now.
The standout feature for me, however, is the Privacy Display. As someone who is often on a bus, in a coffee shop, or catching a flight, being able to shield my screen from "shoulder surfers" is a game-changer. The technology is seamless—it keeps my information completely private from side angles without sacrificing vibrant display quality. It provides a level of peace of mind for my personal data that I didn't realize I was missing until now.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The best phone 2026, but missing more innovation
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: CCLynx007
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] All around very good phone. However we need more innovation to differentiate between last year model.
Not sure what is it. But I'm impressed by the screen, things specially video really pop colors. Also, camera also is looking better than last year. Galaxy AI features i like the automatic call screening specially to deal with potential spam calls. Also video stabilization is awesome. I also think galaxy AI feature i use a lot is to remove things from photos, it does a great job. Also use the AI feature to rewrite email responses, makes me look like a pro.
Missing the bluetooh spen features and wish we can have a sd card slot.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Good phone but not worth upgrading from s24 ultra
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The phone is nice but not much different than my s24 ultra. The S24 ultra had a sturdier titanium build, a Bluetooth S pen and surprisingly a better display. The color looks less vibrant than the s24 ultra. The S24 ultra had this color issue when it came out and Samsung fixed it with an update. They need to do the same with the S26 ultra. The camera is more or less the same. And the camera bump makes it that with a case laying in its back it wobbles as opposed to the s24 ultra with the case on it I can lay it flat on its back. The privacy display does hide that much when it is on and when you put it on maximum it makes the screen look grey when looking straight at it. The Galaxy AI features are more or less the same as well. Overall Im disappointed. I give the phone 3 stars because it is a good phone but compared to the s24 ultra its not with the money foe the upgrade. It feels like more of a downgrade. Wait for the next one.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 16, 2026
Hello SamSpade527, we appreciate you sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We know that upgrading to a new device that has changed the features can come with a learning curve, and take more time to best align to your preferences. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the redesigned S Pen features and camera settings. We have also shared a link to the complete manual for your device to help you with the different display settings to better align to your preferences, and discover the enhanced Galaxy AI features. Lastly, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions as you continue using your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The best features and overall sleek look
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: BigSwole
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is amazing. From the normal text messaging to the AI picture transformation and camera. The sounds from the speakers with clarity. The s pin and features it has. Keep up the great work with this. It only gets better. For the color, I got the light blue and looks great
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrades to an already great phone!
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: HappyGalaxyUser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This new model is fantastic! Lots of great upgrades and a must for everyone! The Galaxy AI is also very improved in this phone and has lots of great new features. If you haven't already gotten yours, do it today!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Nice phone
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: NiveaJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I enjoy a lot of tge feature including the Galaxy AI and the multiple camera views. Would recommend this phone above any other.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Best ULTRA Yet!
on March 15, 2026
Posted by: SamanthaSix
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is AMAZING! THE Galaxy AI is out of this world! No pun intended! I ordered the white and it is the purest white I've ever seen on a phone. I am so in love with this phone and I am so excited to have it! 10/10 would recommend!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US