Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 256GB - Cobalt Violet (AT&T)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,100 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,100 reviews
5 Stars
876
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
10
1 Star
5
78%of customers recommend this product.
(
7 out of
9)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 256GB - Cobalt Violet (AT&T)
Customer Rating
5
This product has amazing speed and AI features
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: S26DaBest
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new and improved Galaxy AI features are amazing at assisting in my coursework for college while also relieving stress on not knowing things as the AI answrers everything I need. So far with this new phone I've been able to accomplish many tasks at speeds I never could dream of with my previous phone. The new hardware in this phone has enabled me to be able to multitasking and complete work tasks with no effort. Also the AI features add a quick and fun way to improve my writing and images I need to edit or create. The screens brightness and refresh rare adds an amazing touch to any movies or sports that I watch and the video recording is so smooth and vibrant in colors. Overall this phone is an amazing piece of tech and I love the AI and speed of the hardware.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Productivity and AI Features
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: NewTechS26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This device has become an essential tool for my daily routine, particularly for managing complex tasks between school and work. The integration of Galaxy AI has significantly improved my efficiency when summarizing long documents and organizing my research notes. The display quality is outstanding for reviewing technical data and papers, and the battery life consistently lasts through a full day of heavy use. It feels like a premium, reliable piece of hardware that handles multitasking without any lag. This has been a life saver as i would not have been able to do my studies with my previous old phone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Same-Old Reliable, Yet All New Experience and Feat
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: SheLives
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using the Samsung Galaxy S26 honestly just feels easy. It’s got that same reliable Samsung feel—everything runs smooth, battery lasts me all day, and the screen looks really good no matter what I’m doing.
What surprised me most is how Galaxy AI actually helps instead of getting in the way. It makes small things quicker, keeps stuff organized, and just makes the phone feel smarter without me having to think about it. The camera is also way better, especially in low light, and the zoom is actually useful now.
Day-to-day, everything just feels faster and more simple. Switching between apps is quick, notifications make more sense, and I don’t feel like I have to mess with settings all the time. Charging is fast too, so I’m not stressing about battery.
Overall, it’s still the same dependable Samsung phone, just with some cool upgrades that actually make using it more fun.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Subtle upgrades but need an upgrade from the s24
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: Aac1988
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this for my mom who loves using smaller phones. I wish the phone hadn't grown the extra .1 inches from the s24 that she previously had and started to show some minor lag... I'm sure it was to accomodate the slightly larger battery... Samsung please don't make the phones bigger.. some people actually want a smaller phone. She's older and short with small hands so a larger screen is not ideal for her.
She definitely appreciates the better battery life since she's always on YouTube and listening to podcasts on her buds 3 pro at work. She did wish that this model offered the 25w wireless charging that the ultra offers because her ports get dirty every few months. She also wished for faster wired charging bc of her heavy usage and working 16 hours a day 6 days a week she needs the fastest charge.
The added AI features with text messaging have really helped polish her texting between family and friends. She's a simple country woman so this has this built into the keyboard has been amazing. Overall, the AI features are still a work in progress for her but I'm showing her how to use them.
Pictures come out just like the S24. She doesn't take many pics but she mentioned the similarities between the cameras.
I like to buy her new phones every few years. I hope the next model addresses some of her minor complaints about the S26. Overall she's happy but hopeful that Samsung will listen
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Modest Upgrade
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: CurtUser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great phone. I upgraded from my Galaxy S24. I just wish the phone had a 4500 mAh battery instead of 4300 mAh. Also, the removal of mmWave connectivity just didn't seem needed. Lastly, I hope Samsung updates the cameras in the next generation.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: LoveBug89
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone with wonderful capabilities! It was wonderful.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 is so far amazing
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: ThatGuy1125
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The device works amazingly, I upgraded from a pixel 8 and this, as expected, works greatly beyond what my previous could. This phone is great for all apps, and the tab system is amazing. The galaxy ai seems to work great for its uses so far. I can't wait to find more stuff about this phone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Solid phone, no complaints
on March 22, 2026
Posted by: asdfghjk
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Noticeable upgrade from my old S22. Performance is better, seems to run cooler. More storage is appreciated. Some interesting new software features. Galaxy AI is a feature.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US