Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(4,014 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,014 reviews
5 Stars
3,578
4 Stars
352
3 Stars
51
2 Stars
12
1 Star
21
69%of customers recommend this product.
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25 out of
36)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
5
This product has privacy display
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: AntMan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love that the galaxy S26 ultra has built in privacy display and the Galaxy AI is a plus
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Omgbbqsauce
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought the S26 ultra for the privacy display and it doesn't disappoint. The galaxy AI feature for answering calls is a plus.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Overall
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
The battery life sucks, like really bad! The privacy screen option isn't as good as the actual screen protector. The camera is great and some other cool features. I honestly liked my 25 ultra better.
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 20, 2026
Hello Panda, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We completely understand how frustrating it can be when you have a brand new device that is not meeting your expectations. The battery of your device is designed to adjust to your consumption habits and maximize after a short period of usage. If this is not your experience we have provided links to troubleshooting guides to assist you at your convenience and to the Samsung Support Team to offer additional assistance and options for resolution if this experience continues with your phone. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Side Grade
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Itrtimetodie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] S22 ultra to S26 ultra. This phone was a side grade from the s22 Ultra....which is sad considering they are 4 generations apart. You trade a Bluetooth s pen for pixellated privacy. It appears the battery life is comparable as well as similar screen and camera perks to the casual user. Power users that want to delve into the minutiae of settings may find more value. For casual users I recommend getting the phone if you have good incentives and your old phone battery is degrading. I didn't use the Galaxy AI features in the s22 and don't plan to in the s26 but I'll reserve judgement for now.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Faster, clearer, better camera
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: NMProf
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just upgraded from the S23+ to the S26 Ultra and I am impressed. Love the built- in privacy mode (I used to use a screen protector for that), the stylus, and the general processing speed and innovations on this model. The immediate translation/ interpretation mode using Galaxy AI is fun. I am very happy with this purchase.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Vibrant, amazing, just jaw dropping stunning color
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Prkr25
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Im just a simple user I just feel every moment with this new mobile absolutely stunning and I ordered a new cobalt violet and never regret from past 12 years ive been using just samsung devices saw the evolution of wonderfulness best thing about this "Galaxy AI" you can never think of any another device I would never and ever want too all I couldn't just say is more than satisfied couldn't even think of words to express another level experience more than happy to own this mobile
Camera 10/10
"Galaxy AI" features 10/10
Screen experience 10/10
Just anything about this device is 100/100
Camera 10/10
"Galaxy AI" features 10/10
Screen experience 10/10
Just anything about this device is 100/100
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Top Tier Device
on March 8, 2026
Posted by: AverageTechGuy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung has been my go to phone for years. The Note Series has always been my favorite and the new S26 Ultra keeps that feeling going. Here are my initial likes and dislikes:
Likes-:
-Rounded design feels better in the hand
-Super Crisp Screen
-Built in Privacy Display
-Matte Finish
-Galaxy AI is King and this makes editing and normal tasks that much easier
Likes-:
-Rounded design feels better in the hand
-Super Crisp Screen
-Built in Privacy Display
-Matte Finish
-Galaxy AI is King and this makes editing and normal tasks that much easier
Dislikes:
-Should be a tad more purple
-S-Pen should have been all purple
-Should be a tad more purple
-S-Pen should have been all purple
The phone is solid and can go toe-to-toe with anything else. Keep listening to the consumer and keep making the great devices!!!
Value
5
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
So far no major issues
on March 8, 2026
Posted by: DonnieG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI has helped in the few times I've used it.
The privacy settings for the screen is not as good as hoped. It does make it harder to see by other people, but it also makes it harder for you to see things clearly on the screen, especially pictures.
Transferring from the Galaxy S25 Ultra was pretty quick (not sure if the Galaxy AI is used for this) and mostly easy with the Smart Switch app using a usb cable. It took less than an hour.
The only problem I had was transferring my Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), which took several attempts before it finally completed. Getting it finally work was not intuitive, I had to change a setting but don't remember what it was now, and I did not see the ability to transfer it in the Watch settings until I looked at the "About" for something else and it was at the bottom under the additional features.
My Samsung Galaxy Ring and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro transferred without an issue. My Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro installed without an issue.
Even the connection to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was easy.
The photo is with the standard privacy settng on.
The privacy settings for the screen is not as good as hoped. It does make it harder to see by other people, but it also makes it harder for you to see things clearly on the screen, especially pictures.
Transferring from the Galaxy S25 Ultra was pretty quick (not sure if the Galaxy AI is used for this) and mostly easy with the Smart Switch app using a usb cable. It took less than an hour.
The only problem I had was transferring my Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), which took several attempts before it finally completed. Getting it finally work was not intuitive, I had to change a setting but don't remember what it was now, and I did not see the ability to transfer it in the Watch settings until I looked at the "About" for something else and it was at the bottom under the additional features.
My Samsung Galaxy Ring and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro transferred without an issue. My Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro installed without an issue.
Even the connection to my Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 was easy.
The photo is with the standard privacy settng on.
I wish Samsung would bring back the Orange color that was available for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It was one of the best colors Samsung has ever had.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US