Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Black (AT&T)
Average customer rating
4.9
(4,371 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 4,371 reviews
5 Stars
3,873
4 Stars
403
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
12
1 Star
24
68%of customers recommend this product.
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28 out of
41)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Black (AT&T)
Customer Rating
5
Samsung galaxy S26 ultra 1TB black
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Macdelano
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a loyalist who has been with the S series since the very first Galaxy S in 2010, you’ve seen the evolution from plastic buttons and 4-inch screens to the titanium powerhouse that is the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
Being in Cupertino—essentially the "backyard" of the competition—carrying the S26 Ultra is a statement. Here is a review tailored to your perspective as a long-term fan and local resident.
📱 The "Cupertino" Field Test
Living in the heart of Silicon Valley, you’re likely surrounded by iPhones. The S26 Ultra remains the ultimate "rebel" device, but this year it feels more refined than ever.
Connectivity: The S26 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 handles the local 5G infrastructure (like T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced or AT&T’s 5G+) with ease. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee at Main Street Cupertino or walking through Stevens Creek County Park, the signal hand-offs are seamless.
Privacy in Public: The standout feature for a commuter is the Built-in Privacy Display. If you’re at a local cafe or on a shuttle, the screen uses "pixel-level privacy" to dim for anyone looking from an angle. It's built into the panel itself, so you don't need those plastic screen protectors anymore.
📸 The Camera: Seeing the Valley Differently
For someone who has used every S-series camera from the original 5MP sensor to now, the 200MP Main Sensor with the new f/1.4 aperture is a massive leap.
Low Light: The wider aperture (jumping from f/1.7 on previous models) means it pulls in significantly more
Being in Cupertino—essentially the "backyard" of the competition—carrying the S26 Ultra is a statement. Here is a review tailored to your perspective as a long-term fan and local resident.
📱 The "Cupertino" Field Test
Living in the heart of Silicon Valley, you’re likely surrounded by iPhones. The S26 Ultra remains the ultimate "rebel" device, but this year it feels more refined than ever.
Connectivity: The S26 Ultra’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 handles the local 5G infrastructure (like T-Mobile’s 5G Advanced or AT&T’s 5G+) with ease. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee at Main Street Cupertino or walking through Stevens Creek County Park, the signal hand-offs are seamless.
Privacy in Public: The standout feature for a commuter is the Built-in Privacy Display. If you’re at a local cafe or on a shuttle, the screen uses "pixel-level privacy" to dim for anyone looking from an angle. It's built into the panel itself, so you don't need those plastic screen protectors anymore.
📸 The Camera: Seeing the Valley Differently
For someone who has used every S-series camera from the original 5MP sensor to now, the 200MP Main Sensor with the new f/1.4 aperture is a massive leap.
Low Light: The wider aperture (jumping from f/1.7 on previous models) means it pulls in significantly more
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra is cool
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: TAKITess
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] New features are amazing. Galaxy AI is so much fun.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best camera, fast and reliable smart phone
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: HarryK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using Samsung flagship series from 2020, and they are always the best. Reliable, best camera. In the last two years, the AI features have been super helpful for pictures and texts.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy s26 ultra
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Fred24
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm loving the this new phone already ! Thr camera at night is soo gorgeous! The AI features for drawing with the s pen is soo much better
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Perfect Upgrade
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Twillerz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the s22+ before and it was a great phone but I needed more storage so I upgraded to the ultra. I'm loving the phone and I think it'll be a great companion for the next 4-5 years. I'm enjoying taking motion photos in the 50 mp size. Using the privacy screen for my banking apps and entering passwords as a new extra layer of security. The privacy display isn't perfect and I hope they continue to make improvements on this technology. I do enjoy the more rounded feel of the phone making it more similar to the other phones in the S series line up. The only thing I'm not happy with this year's model is the spen it's so thin I honestly feel like I'm going to break it. I also am not thrilled that they removed support for samsung messages and now I'm force to use Google messages but I think I'll get used to it over time.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Treyg20
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was hesitating to buy s 26 ultra because I have the s 25 ultra but I was surprised by this product. Ever time I get a new phone I always buy a privacy screen protector but now I don't have to worry about one.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I like the new features within this new phone
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: Takky77777
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Few new features I enjoy: privacy mode, 😎 the locking for horizontal mode on video recording, and last, the new Gemini A.I. the adding mode on existing photo , very awesome!!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Better Than My Previous Notes And Ultras
on March 7, 2026
Posted by: 313JanvierG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am loving my sky blue S26 Ultra, which replaces my S25 Ultra. The privacy screen had eliminated my need to purchase 3rd party methods this year.
I enjoy the Galaxy AI even better this year that puts Bixby closer to Gemini, I might stick with Bixby as the primary this go round.
I use my device as my daily driver for everything...banking, navigation, connecting to myChevrolet in my vehicle. It's definitely what I've been waiting on, now I can use my Z Fold7 as a supplemental device...Samsung Galaxy Tab S "Mini".
The ONLY thing I really miss is the S-Pen being on the right side of the phone facing... because I'm right handed and always find it to be a slight chore navigating to the left side of the phone to pop it out.
Overall, another step in the right direction for Team Samsung!!! I can't overstate the privacy screen.... it's AWESOME, so much better than the always shattering screens I've purchased for the same capability. Also, because it's baked in now, I don't lose the anti-glare feature.
Now, if only I could use DeX via my S26 Ultra to pair with my Samsung Galaxy Book so I can bypass Windows 11.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US