Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - White
Average customer rating
4.8
(5,492 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,492 reviews
5 Stars
4,843
4 Stars
523
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
17
1 Star
34
66%of customers recommend this product.
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38 out of
58)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - White
Customer Rating
5
Best phone I've ever used. Privacy Display and AI
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: scrubs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone hard — work, streaming, managing everything remotely. The S26 Ultra handles all of it without flinching.
The screen is flat-out gorgeous. Vivid, sharp, easy to read anywhere.
Privacy Display is the sleeper hit. I'm constantly in public with sensitive stuff on my screen. Being able to lock down visibility from the sides — for specific apps, notifications, even passwords — is something I didn't know I needed until I had it every day.
Galaxy AI is the real deal, especially call screening. I'm busy and I don't have time for spam or unknown interruptions. It handles the gatekeeping quietly in the background so I can stay focused. That alone justifies the upgrade for me.
Now Nudge is genuinely useful too — it anticipates what you need before you go looking for it. Sounds like a gimmick, isn't one.
Performance is flawless. Streaming, multitasking, heavy workloads — zero lag, ever.
The S26 Ultra doesn't feel like a phone with AI bolted on. Galaxy AI is just how it works. Once you're used to it, everything else feels behind.
The screen is flat-out gorgeous. Vivid, sharp, easy to read anywhere.
Privacy Display is the sleeper hit. I'm constantly in public with sensitive stuff on my screen. Being able to lock down visibility from the sides — for specific apps, notifications, even passwords — is something I didn't know I needed until I had it every day.
Galaxy AI is the real deal, especially call screening. I'm busy and I don't have time for spam or unknown interruptions. It handles the gatekeeping quietly in the background so I can stay focused. That alone justifies the upgrade for me.
Now Nudge is genuinely useful too — it anticipates what you need before you go looking for it. Sounds like a gimmick, isn't one.
Performance is flawless. Streaming, multitasking, heavy workloads — zero lag, ever.
The S26 Ultra doesn't feel like a phone with AI bolted on. Galaxy AI is just how it works. Once you're used to it, everything else feels behind.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy AI Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Gibocookies
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for a while now, and it truly delivers a premium flagship experience. Performance is extremely smooth and fast, handling multitasking, gaming, and everyday use without any issues.
The display is one of the best features. It is bright, sharp, and very fluid, making everything from watching videos to browsing feel top quality. The overall viewing experience is excellent in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
One of the standout additions is the AI functionality. The built-in AI features are actually useful in daily use, from improving photos automatically to helping with writing, organization, and smart suggestions. It feels like the phone adapts to how you use it and makes tasks more efficient without being intrusive.
The camera system is impressive. Photos are detailed, vibrant, and consistent in different lighting conditions, and the zoom capability is excellent. Video recording is also very stable and high quality.
Battery life is reliable, lasting through a full day with moderate to heavy use. Charging is fast enough to quickly get you back up and running when needed.
The design feels premium and solid, with a large display that still remains comfortable to use.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra stands out for its performance, display, camera quality, and useful AI features. It is a well-rounded device that offers a high-end experience in every aspect.
The display is one of the best features. It is bright, sharp, and very fluid, making everything from watching videos to browsing feel top quality. The overall viewing experience is excellent in both indoor and outdoor conditions.
One of the standout additions is the AI functionality. The built-in AI features are actually useful in daily use, from improving photos automatically to helping with writing, organization, and smart suggestions. It feels like the phone adapts to how you use it and makes tasks more efficient without being intrusive.
The camera system is impressive. Photos are detailed, vibrant, and consistent in different lighting conditions, and the zoom capability is excellent. Video recording is also very stable and high quality.
Battery life is reliable, lasting through a full day with moderate to heavy use. Charging is fast enough to quickly get you back up and running when needed.
The design feels premium and solid, with a large display that still remains comfortable to use.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra stands out for its performance, display, camera quality, and useful AI features. It is a well-rounded device that offers a high-end experience in every aspect.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 ultra is awesome.
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Roolove611
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new S26 ultra. I love the new AI feature. I as it everything!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from S25 Ultra
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Userno8
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The AI features on the device are helpful and fun.
I'm also enjoying the privacy screen feature which feels more secure in public.
The camera is great, but there is a little lag in some features.
Overall I would recommend this product for productivity and general use.
I'm also enjoying the privacy screen feature which feels more secure in public.
The camera is great, but there is a little lag in some features.
Overall I would recommend this product for productivity and general use.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I'm a loyal and die-hard Samsung fan, since the S3
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: LoveMyS26U
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With the help of this powerful AI tool, I'm discovering a new world. Kudos to all my friends at Samsung. Keep 'em coming!! Great job
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The privacy screen is amazing
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Fliptheez
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The AI is great. I use it daily to help me find colors or the price of an item. Or where to buy it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Loving the Galaxy S26 Ultra
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: KalEl78
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded to the S26U from the S23U and it's quite an upgrade. I've been using Galaxy AI quite a bit more now than I did on the S23U, mostly for fun with photo edits. However, I use tools like audio eraser and photo eraser quite a bit.
I wouldn't say I'm a photographer, but I use the cameras an extensive amount for photos and videos, and I'm super happy with a lot of the results. The lower aperture makes quite a bit of difference in capturing a new look to the photos. The videos are noticeably more cinematic looking right out of the box and I'm looking forward to doing more video work now, especially with the super cool horizontal lock feature.
The anti-glare screen is fantastic, although I keep hearing that it isn't as good as it was on the S25U. Either way, it's a totally new thing to me and I'm loving it. The privacy screen is a neat feature, but I won't be using it too much, since my commute to work is fairly short and I don't really use my phone too much in public. I do, however, use it to hide my message notifications.
One thing I miss sorely from the S23U is the Bluetooth functionality on the S-Pen. I loved using it as a remote shutter to take photos. Other than that, I'm beyond happy with the S26U and am looking forward to more photography adventures with it.
I wouldn't say I'm a photographer, but I use the cameras an extensive amount for photos and videos, and I'm super happy with a lot of the results. The lower aperture makes quite a bit of difference in capturing a new look to the photos. The videos are noticeably more cinematic looking right out of the box and I'm looking forward to doing more video work now, especially with the super cool horizontal lock feature.
The anti-glare screen is fantastic, although I keep hearing that it isn't as good as it was on the S25U. Either way, it's a totally new thing to me and I'm loving it. The privacy screen is a neat feature, but I won't be using it too much, since my commute to work is fairly short and I don't really use my phone too much in public. I do, however, use it to hide my message notifications.
One thing I miss sorely from the S23U is the Bluetooth functionality on the S-Pen. I loved using it as a remote shutter to take photos. Other than that, I'm beyond happy with the S26U and am looking forward to more photography adventures with it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The new S26 Ultra has been great so far!!
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: WizKid
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new S26 Ultra has been great so far, phone has super fast processing speed. It has tons of features I still have yet to discover yet. The "Galaxy AI" has been helpful in everything done on the phone. The privacy screen is helpful when entering sensitive information. Haven't had much experience with the S pen but from the little that I have, it too seems very helpful in a variety ways!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US