Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(3,354 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,354 reviews
5 Stars
3,012
4 Stars
279
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
7
1 Star
15
67%of customers recommend this product.
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20 out of
30)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
5
Easy transition from s24 ultra
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: Beef223
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like the AI auto answering feature for spam calls.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Smartest Phone I’ve Ever Owned
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: SamsungOnTop
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve owned a lot of flagship phones over the years, but the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily the most impressive smartphone I’ve ever used. Samsung didn’t just upgrade the hardware — they completely changed how a phone can actually help you think, create, and work thanks to Galaxy AI.
The display alone is stunning. Everything looks incredibly sharp and vibrant, whether I’m watching videos, editing photos, or just scrolling through apps. The brightness outdoors is unbelievable and the screen feels silky smooth. Samsung absolutely nailed the premium feel of this device.
The camera system is on another level. Photos come out ridiculously detailed, even in low light. The zoom capabilities are wild — I’ve been able to capture shots that other phones simply can’t. The built-in editing tools powered by Galaxy AI make it feel like you have a professional photo editor right inside your pocket. Removing objects, improving lighting, and enhancing images happens in seconds and actually looks natural.
Where this phone really shines is how Galaxy AI makes everyday tasks easier. From summarizing long messages, helping write better replies, translating conversations in real time, and organizing information automatically, it genuinely feels like having a personal assistant built into the phone. It saves time and makes the phone feel smarter than anything I’ve used before.
The display alone is stunning. Everything looks incredibly sharp and vibrant, whether I’m watching videos, editing photos, or just scrolling through apps. The brightness outdoors is unbelievable and the screen feels silky smooth. Samsung absolutely nailed the premium feel of this device.
The camera system is on another level. Photos come out ridiculously detailed, even in low light. The zoom capabilities are wild — I’ve been able to capture shots that other phones simply can’t. The built-in editing tools powered by Galaxy AI make it feel like you have a professional photo editor right inside your pocket. Removing objects, improving lighting, and enhancing images happens in seconds and actually looks natural.
Where this phone really shines is how Galaxy AI makes everyday tasks easier. From summarizing long messages, helping write better replies, translating conversations in real time, and organizing information automatically, it genuinely feels like having a personal assistant built into the phone. It saves time and makes the phone feel smarter than anything I’ve used before.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy AI on my S26 Ultra: My Take
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: PedroJosabet
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently upgraded from the Samsung Galaxy S24+ to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and the biggest thing I noticed is how much more polished Galaxy AI feels compared to the S24+. On the S24+, the AI features were interesting but felt a bit like standalone tools. On the S26 Ultra, they feel faster and more integrated into everyday use.
For example, the visual search where you circle something on the screen works noticeably better. It identifies objects faster and can recognize multiple things at once. The AI assistant also feels more natural when speaking to it. I don’t have to phrase commands as carefully anymore—it understands what I mean most of the time.
Photo editing with AI is another improvement. Removing objects or expanding photos feels quicker and the results look more realistic. It’s something I actually use fairly often.
Where I was surprised was entertainment. Movies look noticeably better on the S26 Ultra. The larger display combined with AI video processing makes colors and contrast look richer, especially when streaming. It feels more immersive than the S24+.
Gaming also benefits from the newer hardware and AI optimization. Games load faster and feel smoother during longer sessions. The bigger screen also makes a difference for visibility and controls.
Overall, the upgrade feels less about one huge change and more about refinement. Galaxy AI is smarter and faster, and the better display and performance make movies and gaming noticeably more enjoyable.
For example, the visual search where you circle something on the screen works noticeably better. It identifies objects faster and can recognize multiple things at once. The AI assistant also feels more natural when speaking to it. I don’t have to phrase commands as carefully anymore—it understands what I mean most of the time.
Photo editing with AI is another improvement. Removing objects or expanding photos feels quicker and the results look more realistic. It’s something I actually use fairly often.
Where I was surprised was entertainment. Movies look noticeably better on the S26 Ultra. The larger display combined with AI video processing makes colors and contrast look richer, especially when streaming. It feels more immersive than the S24+.
Gaming also benefits from the newer hardware and AI optimization. Games load faster and feel smoother during longer sessions. The bigger screen also makes a difference for visibility and controls.
Overall, the upgrade feels less about one huge change and more about refinement. Galaxy AI is smarter and faster, and the better display and performance make movies and gaming noticeably more enjoyable.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love the new features and upgrade. It's amazing!
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: FxckYaFeelinz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI feature is incredible. It allows me to search better for anything I have concerns about. I don't have to navigate to third party features when I can use Galaxy AI. I use it on a daily basis.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful sleek phone
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: UknoiKno
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just finished setting up my new Galaxy s26 Ultra. Beautiful phone! Great graphics! The privacy screen is a really nice feature and I can't wait to see how the new updated Galaxy AI assists me. So far being able to search for whatever I want in my phone a search bar rather than going to Google is pretty cool.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Beautiful and sleek!
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: UknoiKno
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just finished setting up my new Galaxy S26 Ultra, I purchased the sky blue color and this is a beautiful phone! The privacy screen is a really neat feature. I can't wait to see how updated the Galazy AI is on this device. So far searching for whatever I want like movie tickets or what's happening in my area, within my phones search bar instead of Google, is pretty cool.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Always easy and seemless upgrades
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: LoveTech
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive been upgrading my phone annually through Samsung Shop, and its always easy and stress free. Looking forward to the S27 Ultra now.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
The camara it's awesome
on March 6, 2026
Posted by: Ovejahormiga
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Las cámaras de este dispositivo son de una calidad excepcional. Las innovaciones introducidas con la "Galaxy AI" resultan verdaderamente espectaculares. Ofrecen funcionalidades que mejoran significativamente la experiencia del usuario. La integración de estas tecnologías promete un rendimiento sobresaliente. Es un placer explorar las capacidades que brindan estas nuevas características.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US