Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (AT&T)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,372 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,372 reviews
5 Stars
11,676
4 Stars
1,349
3 Stars
207
2 Stars
55
1 Star
85
65%of customers recommend this product.
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92 out of
141)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (AT&T)
Customer Rating
5
Powerful and beautiful everyday phone
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Daria55
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently started using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and it quickly became an essential part of my everyday routine. The display is incredibly bright and detailed, making everything from reading and messaging to watching videos very enjoyable.
The camera is outstanding. Photos look sharp, natural, and full of detail even in challenging lighting. I enjoy taking pictures during my walks and capturing beautiful landscapes, and the results are impressive.
Galaxy AI features are also very helpful in daily life. They make writing, searching for information, and organizing tasks faster and easier. The phone feels very fast and responsive, and everything works smoothly.
The battery life is strong and easily lasts through a busy day. I also appreciate the elegant design and premium feel of the device.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerful smartphone that combines performance, innovation, and a beautiful display. It fits perfectly into everyday life and I truly enjoy using it.
The camera is outstanding. Photos look sharp, natural, and full of detail even in challenging lighting. I enjoy taking pictures during my walks and capturing beautiful landscapes, and the results are impressive.
Galaxy AI features are also very helpful in daily life. They make writing, searching for information, and organizing tasks faster and easier. The phone feels very fast and responsive, and everything works smoothly.
The battery life is strong and easily lasts through a busy day. I also appreciate the elegant design and premium feel of the device.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerful smartphone that combines performance, innovation, and a beautiful display. It fits perfectly into everyday life and I truly enjoy using it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My honest review
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: BigRandy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'll be straight with you — I wasn't expecting to be this impressed. I've used a lot of flagship phones, and they all start to blur together after a while. The S26 Ultra actually broke that cycle for me.
The display is gorgeous. The Privacy Display feature alone has become something I didn't know I needed — being able to block side-angle views on demand feels like a small luxury I now can't live without. Commuting with it is a completely different experience.
The cameras are ridiculous in the best way. I took some shots at a dinner last weekend in pretty dim lighting and the results looked almost professionally edited. No filters, no tweaking — just point and shoot.
But honestly? Galaxy AI is what keeps surprising me. I was fully prepared to ignore it like every other "AI feature" that ends up being useless after day three. That didn't happen. The Now Nudge suggestions are weirdly well-timed — it picks up on what I'm doing and nudges me in the right direction without being annoying about it. The photo editing prompts are genuinely fun to use too. I've edited more photos in the past week than I have all year.
It's not a dramatic redesign. If you're coming from the S25 Ultra, you'll notice the differences gradually rather than immediately. But if you're a couple of generations behind? You'll feel the leap instantly.
Best Android phone I've held. Simple as that
The display is gorgeous. The Privacy Display feature alone has become something I didn't know I needed — being able to block side-angle views on demand feels like a small luxury I now can't live without. Commuting with it is a completely different experience.
The cameras are ridiculous in the best way. I took some shots at a dinner last weekend in pretty dim lighting and the results looked almost professionally edited. No filters, no tweaking — just point and shoot.
But honestly? Galaxy AI is what keeps surprising me. I was fully prepared to ignore it like every other "AI feature" that ends up being useless after day three. That didn't happen. The Now Nudge suggestions are weirdly well-timed — it picks up on what I'm doing and nudges me in the right direction without being annoying about it. The photo editing prompts are genuinely fun to use too. I've edited more photos in the past week than I have all year.
It's not a dramatic redesign. If you're coming from the S25 Ultra, you'll notice the differences gradually rather than immediately. But if you're a couple of generations behind? You'll feel the leap instantly.
Best Android phone I've held. Simple as that
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Another great ultra device.
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: S26UUser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just upgraded from my s24 ultra. I was disappointed when Samsung began getting rid of the sharp corners so I slipped the 25. I guess it grew on me, but I love this device. I'd prefer them not to continue increasing the curve, the 25U was less than the 26U. Oneui 8.5 is great, smooth as butter and beautifully designed. Galaxy AI is great, I've returned to bixby after using Gemini for a while. Battery life is great and I'm only on day 6, from experience I know it will improve once the learning of habits by the software finishes. Love the privacy display. Just another great ultra device, the king of smartphones year after year.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Incremental improvements make a flagship phone
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: TheCanadianNews
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded from the S22 Ultra and wanted a few specific things fixed: battery life, curved screen edges, stronger AI through Bixby, and better lowlight camera. The S26 Ultra delivers on all of these things.
Despite criticisms that the phone is incremental improvements over the S25, I think that is actually a positive for the right customer. I've purchased phones in the past that did not work or had quirks defeating the benefits. This phone refines and delivers on all my key areas, plus doesn't break anything.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Ultra fast!
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Jeepers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best phone I have ever had. I started with a Motorola brick phone many years ago!
I just love the Samsung Galaxy AI. S pen is very responsive. Screen and camera upgrades are noticeable.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Photos camera
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Staffypitmom
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It takes really good photos looks like it not even a photo ya took even with ai you can do anything with photo like putting ya self anywhere in world n being at home. Also so much more good quality
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung S26 Ultra
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: LovemySamungS26Ultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have only had this phone for a week. I previously owned a Samsung S22 Ultra. I primarily use my phone for texting, searching, and photography. While there were no issues with my previous phone, I am very much enjoying the S26 Ultra. I love that the S26 offers more options when texting such as spelling and grammar, writing style (the tone you want to use to send your message), it summarizes your messages, and add bullet points to make it more professional. The camera is flawless. It's quick and takes clean crisp pictures with little need to edit afterwards (unleash you want to edit, you can). I love that the camera comes with features like slow motion and rebound integrated in it. Features you previously had to down load causing to take up memory space on your phone. It is also very fast when running searches on engines such as Google. As of yet, I have not experienced connection issues. I am also a person who is big on sound quality as I love listening to music on my phone often. So far, I am pleased with the sound. It sounds crisp and clear both on high and low volume settings. There is a neat feature in AI text. AI text gives you options to create your own emoji and add your own personal touch for those moments when you want a message to have your own sas to it. Overall, the Samsung S26 is proving to be a fun and enjoyable but also a reliable phone. I look forward to the technological advances Samsung will continue to do in the future with the 'S' line.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My New Luv
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: JustNelli
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The newest settings including the built-in privacy screen assists with my business needs when on the go. The battery life is great so far! Looking to explore it more thoroughly as time goes by.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US