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Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - White
Average customer rating
4.9
(4,255 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,255 reviews
5 Stars
3,773
4 Stars
392
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
12
1 Star
21
69%of customers recommend this product.
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39)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB (Unlocked) - White
Customer Rating
1
Not worth the upgrade, should have waited.
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Hajro
from Davenport, IA
I upgraded from S23 Ultra. I wish I waited. The battery life on the 26 Ultra is same. I'm still charging my phone 3 times a day. Performance wise, I didn't notice any change, it's still overheating from back. Even as I'm writing this review the phone is getting hot. Camera and display are good. Durability so far is good. Overall I should have waited.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
3
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 13, 2026
Hello Hajro, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to provide feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We know how distressing it can be when your device is not operating as intended or expected. We have provided links to articles to help you troubleshoot the temperature and maximize the battery life of your device. We have also provided a link to the complete manual and Samsung Support Team to help you discover the full capabilities of your device, and answer any questions you may have about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
3
New Phone Same Phone
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Strive4Gr8ness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] While the Galaxy AI is cool and engaging but honestly I went from a S23 Ultra to this 26 model and I truly feel my previous phone was bigger that I liked and allowed me to use older apps such as the Numberpad Keyboard because the T9 keyboard is very complicated on this device. It could option to save added words like slang to dictionary and a space bar where the 0 would be while allowing the prediction to work better. The new camera itself is great especially for close up in depth photos. I do wish charger boxes would be a thing again as with what phones are costing now there should be more included not less. I've been Team Samsung for years such as washers, televisions and phones but I feel lately they are doing too much to compare phone wise to the "fruit phone". While the phone is nice I sadly don't feel it was worth the jump I expected when upgrading.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 15, 2026
Hello Strive4Gr8ness, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We know upgrading to a new device can come with a bit of a learning curve and cause frustration as you adjust new settings and features to your preferences. We have provided a link to the complete manual for your device to help you best customize your new device to your preferences and discover new features you may want to integrate in to your usage. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team if you have questions during your usage. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
5
Great phone with useful feature
on March 11, 2026
Posted by: mighty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Still new on device, play it all day and everything was great, picture came out sharp and vivid color.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
4
Bummed
on March 12, 2026
Posted by: Phone
from Alabama
Wish all the colors were available in store and there is no otterbox case
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Customer Rating
5
The ultra of Ultras!
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: SwedeYoop
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The moment I pulled this phone out you could tell it was different; it is lighter than my old S22 Ultra as well as the iPhones in my family. This already had the One UI 8.5 which has several improvements mainly the Galaxy AI, the privacy screen, and the camera quality improvements. Galaxy AI has introduced several of it's own capabilities and improvements making many tasks more streamlined; the privacy screen is absolutely AWESOME! When used, the screen does dim somewhat but is actually quite nice as it is easy on the eyes; the security it brings is unmatched. The camera improvements are quite noticeable with the quality of nighttime pictures and the crispness of the pictures overall has improved significantly. The quality is easily comparable to those taken with a professional camera such as a Canon. I had the S22 Ultra for the last year; to say the S26 Ultra is an improvement is a massive understatement. The cost being what it is, they have made enough significant improvements with this model that the cost is well with the upgrade; no regrets here!
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
Screen size and speed are fantastic.
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: DeeMee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the Galaxy AI feature. It lets me create and do so many different things on my phone. My Samsung 26 Ultra is the perfect phone for work, gaming, creating videos and taking pictures. I pre-ordered mine so I wouldn't have to wait for it to be on back order. Thanks Samsung for giving us a great phone.
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
Keeps getting better
on March 17, 2026
Posted by: Davocalist26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Another release leads to another outstanding device. Galaxy AI is a great addition. Increase in performance for playing games and the customization keeps me loyal
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 18, 2026
Hi there Davocalist26, thank you for taking time out of your day to share your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We couldn't be happier to hear that you are so pleased with the enhanced features and capabilities of your device. Please, reach out to us again in the future if you ever have questions, or want to provide additional feedback on your Samsung products. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
1
The camera bump is a accident waiting to happen.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: 2disappointted
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have not had much of a chance to use the S26 Ultra, as the camera bump and trying to find a case that will properly protect it is proving to be elusive.
Making the phone thin is great. But that slight extra thinness creates a bigger problem with the Ultra's huge camera bump.
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 19, 2026
Hello there, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We know how important it is to feel confident in the durability of your device. We do have a range of case options available to help minimize this worry with the camera lenses of your device. We have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you have questions about the available options prior to your selection. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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