Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.9
(4,183 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,183 reviews
5 Stars
3,713
4 Stars
382
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
12
1 Star
21
68%of customers recommend this product.
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26 out of
38)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
5
Massive Upgrade with Powerful AI and Performance
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Leeroy8
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgrading from the S22 series to the S26 Ultra has been a significant step forward in every category. The overall performance is noticeably faster and smoother thanks to the ultra fast processor, and the increased RAM on the 1TB model makes multitasking effortless. Apps launch instantly, switching between tasks is seamless, and demanding workloads like gaming or video editing run without slowdown.
One of the standout features is Galaxy AI, which genuinely improves how I use the device day to day. From smarter search and real-time assistance to enhanced photo editing, it adds practical value rather than feeling like a gimmick. It helps streamline productivity and makes everyday tasks quicker and more intuitive.
The camera system is another major highlight. The zoom capabilities are incredibly sharp and usable even at long distances, making it easy to capture detailed shots that simply were not possible on my previous device. Low-light performance and image processing are also noticeably improved, producing clearer and more balanced photos.
Battery life has been excellent. I can comfortably get through a full day of heavy use without worrying about charging, and it holds up well even with streaming, gaming, and multitasking throughout the day.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a true flagship upgrade. Between the performance boost, advanced Galaxy AI features, exceptional camera zoom, and long-lasting battery, it delivers a coomplete refined experience that clearly surpasses.
One of the standout features is Galaxy AI, which genuinely improves how I use the device day to day. From smarter search and real-time assistance to enhanced photo editing, it adds practical value rather than feeling like a gimmick. It helps streamline productivity and makes everyday tasks quicker and more intuitive.
The camera system is another major highlight. The zoom capabilities are incredibly sharp and usable even at long distances, making it easy to capture detailed shots that simply were not possible on my previous device. Low-light performance and image processing are also noticeably improved, producing clearer and more balanced photos.
Battery life has been excellent. I can comfortably get through a full day of heavy use without worrying about charging, and it holds up well even with streaming, gaming, and multitasking throughout the day.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a true flagship upgrade. Between the performance boost, advanced Galaxy AI features, exceptional camera zoom, and long-lasting battery, it delivers a coomplete refined experience that clearly surpasses.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Smooth operating system
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Okend2
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] AI is top notch on this device, everything is smooth and the features are to much. My last device was an S25 and I did not think there was going to be to much of a difference, I was wrong. A+++++++
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Grand features
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Melo
from Grand prairie TX
absolutely wonderful wonderful service you're my favorite
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
Upgraded from the galaxy s22 ultra. Excitement!
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Jowellness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The upgrade from my S22 Ultra (512GB) to the Galaxy S26 Ultra (1TB) has been long awaited. I like how the Lavender (Cobalt Violet) looks under different lighting. The new, sleeker design feels remarkable in hand, and doubling the storage to 1TB has finally given me the peace of mind to create and store content without ever checking my remaining space.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from the galaxy s22 ultra. Excitement!
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Jowellness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The upgrade from my S22 Ultra (512GB) to the Galaxy S26 Ultra (1TB) has been long awaited. I like how the Lavender (Cobalt Violet) looks under different lighting. The new, sleeker design feels remarkable in hand, and doubling the storage to 1TB has finally given me the peace of mind to create and store content without ever checking my remaining space.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: daiyanaro
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I think this is a good phone. Planning to use as the daily driver.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Upgraded from the galaxy s22 ultra. Excitement!
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Jowellness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The upgrade from my S22 Ultra 512GB to the Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB has been long awaited. I like how the Violet looks under different lighting. The new design feels good in my hand, and doubling the storage to 1TB gives me the peace of mind to store more content without ever checking space.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new privacy display.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new privacy display.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Upgraded from the galaxy s22 ultra. Excitement!
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: Jowellness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The upgrade from my S22 Ultra 512GB to the Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB has been long awaited. I like how the Violet looks under different lighting. The new design feels good in my hand, and doubling the storage to 1TB gives me the peace of mind to store more content without ever checking space.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new privacy display.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new privacy display.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US