Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.8
(4,670 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,670 reviews
5 Stars
4,121
4 Stars
448
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
13
1 Star
27
67%of customers recommend this product.
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31 out of
46)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic photo features
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: RBphotobug
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been a galaxy fan for quite some time, and this did not disappoint. The camera is my primary interest and I'm loving all the options I can utilize on my S26 ultra and am still discovering the variety of features available! The photo editor works even better than my S22 ultra, especially with removal of shadows and reflections.
The physical size of the phone is perfect for me and easy to navigate. Battery life is amazing. I'm glad they kept the stylus, but wish it still had the remote feature on it. I used that when taking group photos.
As far as privacy features, the facial recognition works very well; better than my previous phone. I love the option of the privacy screen and that I can personalize when to use it, but I honestly haven't played with it enough to have an opinion.
I'm not as techy as some people and Galaxy has made this very user friendly which I appreciate. A friend of mine also has this phone who is very technical, and he is really happy with the upgrades this offers. Very versatile for both ends of the spectrum.
Overall it does what it advertised and performs it smoothly!
The physical size of the phone is perfect for me and easy to navigate. Battery life is amazing. I'm glad they kept the stylus, but wish it still had the remote feature on it. I used that when taking group photos.
As far as privacy features, the facial recognition works very well; better than my previous phone. I love the option of the privacy screen and that I can personalize when to use it, but I honestly haven't played with it enough to have an opinion.
I'm not as techy as some people and Galaxy has made this very user friendly which I appreciate. A friend of mine also has this phone who is very technical, and he is really happy with the upgrades this offers. Very versatile for both ends of the spectrum.
Overall it does what it advertised and performs it smoothly!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
NEW S26 ULTRA
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: 8675309
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm loving it! I replaced my s22 ultra and it's like I still have everything from before but just as I should expect I have a ton more cool stuff with the s26 ultra. The Galaxy AI assistance is the bomb!.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 ultra review
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Bigco504
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If the S25 Ultra was a masterpiece, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the "Collector’s Edition" that fixes everything you didn't know was broken. Released in March 2026, it doesn't reinvent the wheel—it just makes it roll smoother than ever.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the 6.9-inch Privacy Display. Using "Flex Magic Pixel" technology, it effectively blacks out your screen for anyone looking from an angle. It’s a game-changer for commuters or anyone tired of "shoulder surfers" peaking at their texts. Coupled with a 2600-nit peak brightness, it’s the most legible and secure panel on the market.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "for Galaxy" is a beast. Whether you’re gaming on Genshin Impact or juggling 20+ apps, the new cooling system keeps the titanium frame impressively chill. But the real star is Galaxy AI. From "Now Nudge"—which anticipates the photos you want to share—to the revamped Bixby agent that understands natural intent (like "stop people from seeing my screen" to trigger privacy mode), the phone finally feels like it’s thinking with you.
While the 200MP sensor remains, the f/1.4 aperture on the main lens is a massive low-light win, capturing 47% more light. Nightography video is now strikingly clean, and the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto delivers optical-quality crops that make 10x shots look native. I love my S26 Ultra.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the 6.9-inch Privacy Display. Using "Flex Magic Pixel" technology, it effectively blacks out your screen for anyone looking from an angle. It’s a game-changer for commuters or anyone tired of "shoulder surfers" peaking at their texts. Coupled with a 2600-nit peak brightness, it’s the most legible and secure panel on the market.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "for Galaxy" is a beast. Whether you’re gaming on Genshin Impact or juggling 20+ apps, the new cooling system keeps the titanium frame impressively chill. But the real star is Galaxy AI. From "Now Nudge"—which anticipates the photos you want to share—to the revamped Bixby agent that understands natural intent (like "stop people from seeing my screen" to trigger privacy mode), the phone finally feels like it’s thinking with you.
While the 200MP sensor remains, the f/1.4 aperture on the main lens is a massive low-light win, capturing 47% more light. Nightography video is now strikingly clean, and the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto delivers optical-quality crops that make 10x shots look native. I love my S26 Ultra.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
So much utility!
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: HoP2001
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely loving my new S26 Ultra! The Galaxy AI features are top notch! With superior productivity, I can run my entire household from my phone phone.
The next generation should step up connectivity and data transfer capabilities to match the most current Thunderbolt bus capabilities and speeds.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I loved this product, it is the best Galaxy series
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Aidan789
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Personally, it is an excellent phone, many improvements after the S23 Ultra, which was undoubtedly one of the best in its years and still is, the S26 Ultra is already top 1 above many brands, it will always be my number 1 mark in almost everything. My Galaxy phone I use for almost everything, very essential, practical and comfortable for everything I do in my daily routine, 10/10 for me is the best phone of 2026, congratulations from a super fan of the brand.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
As expected, another quality flagship phone!!!
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Woodmaster
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So I've owned several Samsung ultras and notes over the years and with AI released on the S24 ultra, that was my first experience. I'm so pleased with the S26 ultra, and have been experimenting with the AI on it, as well as love the privacy display that is really easy to turn on when needed/wanted and disable when I don't. The battery life is good, and love the super fast charging and battery saver features as well. Definitely buy this phone if you want a powerhouse in your hands! It's really a high quality device.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
RamaSamsung
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Ramasamsung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this new phone for a week. It's really slim and fast. Battery is really good. Camera quality is much improved and packed with AI features. Love it so far.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this product
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Checho
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I believe in the Samsung Ecosystem where it leads to a better future.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US