Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.8
(4,883 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,883 reviews
5 Stars
4,305
4 Stars
469
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
16
1 Star
30
67%of customers recommend this product.
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35 out of
52)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
4
Very Nice, Smooth, Minor Issues
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Reichard
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So first the big issue. I went from S23 ultra to this phone. The S23 in a case layed flat on a table, no wobble, not unstable. There are no cases that address the S26 camera mountain on the back of this device for stable use. You can modify a 3D model but so far no models address the stability issue. That's it. The only real issue. Everything else is standard fair for Samsung. Excellent display, build, features. Galaxy AI actually shines here. The on device AI engine works really well with zero connectivity. Only issue was the interpreter. For some reason if you have auto detect languages turned on the feature doesn't work if you preselect the language on the UI. Turn it off and it works near flawlesssly (I tested with German and Spanish). Many of the gallery editing features are still great so I haven't found anything new there. I don't use phone, txt messages, I use VOIP so I can't really speak to those AI features. As for Now Brief and Now Nudge I consider them toys. For example how often do youbtravel that you need it to gather your info, or your agenda which you check in the evening normally. Also if you have a different sleep cycle than most folk the brief is not timely because it still functions for people that are in bed by 9-11 and up by 5-7. Overall a most excellent device.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great device
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Thedragon0504
This device is awesome. That built in privacy display is just outstanding. It shuts off just about half of the pixels plus those shutter pixels which only focuses the light going foward so that when you look on the side so that you can only see some or nothing on what's on the phone. The processor is also my favorite part as the processor is well optimized and efficient plus the vapor chamber is a bit bigger as well. On certain games that i played on the s25 ultra that used to get hot doesn't as much, you'll still feel some warmth but not as much as before. Camera is also great as well. The stabilization is absolutely great on this. I could flip my phone sideways and it will still capture the video upright. Battery life is a bit improved due to the processor efficiency. Overall this device is great. Can't wait to see what they do with this device as more updates roll in for the UI
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
4
The Twenty 26 U
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Jr5five
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The is a good phone so far,but I believe the upgrades are not significant enough to switch as yet,i could've kept my S25U and wait for the S27U, but the trade in offer was pretty good to pass up.I believe if you have a older phone this will be a good upgrade.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Hardware and Features
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seriously, this phone's privacy screen is a total game-changer. It totally stops shoulder surfers from peeking at what you're doing. Honestly, I feel so much more secure when I'm out and about. It's like having my own personal bubble of digital privacy. This feature alone makes it worth the upgrade.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best upgrade ever!!
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Elomar2020
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I updated my Galaxy S22 ultra for this new S26 Ultra and I didn't realize how much i needed it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The privacy screen is absolutely amazing!
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: CoconutShark
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI features are super cool, especially the "Now Bar" that is on the lock screen. I am able to see everything that matters to me in a concise report, at any time of the day. The privacy screen absolutely works and it is amazing that I have still such a premium device with a stellar display without compromise on quality. Highly recommend and happy with this purchase!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
New ultra 26
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Love26ultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lighter than before and the privacy screen feature is very nice
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from the S22 Ultra
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: MADDMADDERSON
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The S26 Ultra represents a significant advancement over the S22 Ultra, notably due to the elimination of curved glass edges. This device has proven to be exceptionally engaging, offering a wealth of features for exploration. I have configured the new privacy display to activate with a double-click of the power button. It would be beneficial to consider this as a default setting, given its utility and the potential for users to be unaware of this option.
My experience with the integrated AI has been largely positive, demonstrating considerable utility when operational. I intend to leverage its capabilities to refine the linguistic quality of this document upon completion. The photo AI, however, exhibits variable performance depending on the complexity of the request. I am not entirely satisfied with the available photo editing styles, particularly the resolution degradation that occurs when these images are set as a lock screen.
I have found the Galaxy AI assistants to be highly valuable, frequently utilizing them for general inquiries and rapid information retrieval. This feature stands out as one of the most commendable enhancements to the device.
Ultimately, the Galaxy AI suite transforms the device from a mere hardware powerhouse into an intuitive personal assistant, bridging the gap between complex tasks and effortless daily use.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US