Outside of the fact that every year is just a small upgrade vs the last (and they almost assuredly could do more per year), the phone is still always one of the best all around phones on the market when it comes out.
If you get a Samsung device just remember, their support team is probably one of the worst in modern society. I recommend anyone considering this device research the Samsung support issues. If you ever have an issue with your phone you will have to rely on at&t or other local IT experts as their support team have the combined IQ of a doorknob.
While I like the size of the S26 Ultra, the AI is too much. All the pop-ups and notifications are tedious and disruptive. It's very time consuming to have to go into each individual app to turn them off or set them up differently so it's similar to my previous S24.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By Samsung, June 11, 2026
Hello His1, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We know how frustrating it can be when you are working to adjust the settings of your device to your preferences, and we would love to help you maximize your experience with your phone. We have an article available online to help you with the pop-ups titled "Get rid of pop-up ads on your Galaxy phone". We also have the full device manual and our team of experts available online to help you customize your device, and answer any questions you may have along the way. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
I like the phone that the battery life is doing great but I don't like about it that there isn't that s pen won't take pictures by pressing the button on it