Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (AT&T)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,361 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,361 reviews
5 Stars
11,668
4 Stars
1,348
3 Stars
206
2 Stars
55
1 Star
84
65%of customers recommend this product.
(
92 out of
141)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (AT&T)
Customer Rating
5
Awesome machine
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: JShergill
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: A Quick Look
I’ve spent some time with the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, and honestly, it’s the most "human" a phone has felt in a long time. While it’s slightly thinner and lighter this year, the real magic isn’t in the titanium frame—it’s in the brain.
Why the AI is actually awesome
Usually, "AI" feels like a gimmick, but Samsung finally nailed it. Galaxy AI feels less like a tool and more like an assistant that actually knows you.
* Now Nudge: This is a lifesaver. It anticipates what you're doing—like automatically pulling up your flight QR code when you get to the airport or suggesting a reply when you're clearly too busy to type.
* The Magic Eraser evolved: The new Photo Assist is wild. You can move people around or change the lighting of a scene, and it looks totally natural, not "Photoshopped."
* Privacy Display: This is a sleeper hit. With a quick toggle, the screen's viewing angles narrow so the person sitting next to you on the train can’t see your texts. It's brilliant.
The Verdict
It’s still the powerhouse you expect—blazing fast and with a camera that can basically see in the dark—but the AI makes it feel less like a slab of glass and more like it’s actually helping you get through your day.
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I’ve spent some time with the new Galaxy S26 Ultra, and honestly, it’s the most "human" a phone has felt in a long time. While it’s slightly thinner and lighter this year, the real magic isn’t in the titanium frame—it’s in the brain.
Why the AI is actually awesome
Usually, "AI" feels like a gimmick, but Samsung finally nailed it. Galaxy AI feels less like a tool and more like an assistant that actually knows you.
* Now Nudge: This is a lifesaver. It anticipates what you're doing—like automatically pulling up your flight QR code when you get to the airport or suggesting a reply when you're clearly too busy to type.
* The Magic Eraser evolved: The new Photo Assist is wild. You can move people around or change the lighting of a scene, and it looks totally natural, not "Photoshopped."
* Privacy Display: This is a sleeper hit. With a quick toggle, the screen's viewing angles narrow so the person sitting next to you on the train can’t see your texts. It's brilliant.
The Verdict
It’s still the powerhouse you expect—blazing fast and with a camera that can basically see in the dark—but the AI makes it feel less like a slab of glass and more like it’s actually helping you get through your day.
Would you like me to find the best trade-in deals currently available for the S26 Ultra?
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the physical feel of the phone
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Stumptown
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love the look and feel of this phone. The processor is snappy and the camera and screen are great. Galaxy AI feels different than what I'm used to but so far I enjoy it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love my phone many new updates
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Solmar
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I. love. to have all new products from Samsung
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone ever
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Krishna
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone, so fast and best display ever with privacy screeen
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Product is great and top notch premium quality
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Siddar
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung s26 ultra might actually smarter then me and honestly I am ok with that l. Camera is so sharp. The privacy display is lifesaver, people can't read my screen from shoulder. Battery lasts forever. Phone runs smoother. AI features is my tiny personal assistant. Luxurious design. Call assistant automatically scans the call and display it in text using AI filters scam unwanted calls. It's more than a phone. It's my personal assistant and confidence that I carry with me
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
High camera
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Nicolas
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First phone cameras are so high . So phone is uneven and wobbly on flat surface. Great comes with privacy mode. I have S23 Ultra before and had screen cover fingerprint issue but t newer model is flat screen is better.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Upgrade
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: AndroidFan123
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the screen, battery, and just the whole package that Samsung has released.
Pros-
-Battery is a noticable improvement. I had an S24 Ultra and this is a major improvement on that
-Samsung gives great trade in deals in its initial weeks. Don't miss those. They're truly great value
-I like this flat matte style display too. The best in the market by far
-Charging speeds, especially wireless charging are a huge plus
-Battery is a noticable improvement. I had an S24 Ultra and this is a major improvement on that
-Samsung gives great trade in deals in its initial weeks. Don't miss those. They're truly great value
-I like this flat matte style display too. The best in the market by far
-Charging speeds, especially wireless charging are a huge plus
Cons-
-I would've liked for the S-pen to continue having the Bluetooth. It does come in handy at times
-Si-C battery could have been looked at, especially for the Ultra models
-I would've liked for the S-pen to continue having the Bluetooth. It does come in handy at times
-Si-C battery could have been looked at, especially for the Ultra models
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Not so Good
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Daleduro13
Camera still sucks in selfie mode. The AI feature to grammar check your spelling still censors you. This phone is as fast/laggy as my S23 ultra, nothing seems like an update on this phone. My Iphone17 pro max 1TB was cheaper than this phone and has better quality all around. Samsung sucks now
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 17, 2026
Hello there Daleduro13, we appreciate you sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We completely understand how frustrating it must be when you have a new device that is not meeting your expectations. We have provided links to articles to help you with the camera quality, and speed of your device at your convenience. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to offer direct assistance through chat with the features of Galaxy AI you believe are not operating as intended or expected. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
Use camera features on Galaxy S26
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US