Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(12,488 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 12,488 reviews
5 Stars
10,927
4 Stars
1,249
3 Stars
186
2 Stars
50
1 Star
76
65%of customers recommend this product.
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82 out of
126)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Solid smart phone
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Phone1home
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Has been a pretty solid phone over all. No major issues.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Ultra is WONDERFUL!!!
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: RichardA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra feels less like an annual upgrade and more like a device that finally refines nearly every idea Samsung has been building toward over the past decade. From the moment you pick it up, the exterior design communicates intent—this is a tool as much as it is a smartphone.
The front is dominated by an edge-to-edge display that somehow manages to be both immersive and practical. Samsung has toned down the aggressive curvature just enough to reduce accidental touches without sacrificing that signature "infinite" feel. The glass feels denser and more resilient, and the anti-reflective coating is noticeably improved, especially outdoors here in bright Texas sun. Around the back, the matte finish provides a confident grip while resisting fingerprints far better than previous models. The camera array is cleaner this year—less protrusion, more integration—which gives the device a more balanced, intentional look.
Button placement is precise and tactile. The volume rocker and power button have a firmer, more satisfying click, and they sit exactly where your fingers expect them to be. It sounds minor, but it adds to the sense of control. And then there's the S Pen, which remains the defining feature that sets the Ultra apart from everything else. The latency is now practically nonexistent, and writing feels closer to pen-on-paper than ever before. Air actions are no longer a gimmick—they're reliable enough actually to use, whether you're controlling media or
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great product.
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Stryker84
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Operational systems super smooth, camera is amazing, bixby needs work doesnt respond some times. Other than that awesome phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love this phone
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: dancole6978
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Well so far I love this phone its awesomly fast and cool
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung never disappoint
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: SamsungLoverAlways
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] S26 looks like a safe buy rather than a dramatic upgrade: excellent if you want a compact flagship, less exciting if you were hoping for a major redesign or breakthrough. No to mention the new screen "private " feature.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Android Phone I’ve Used
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Barberguy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S26 Ultra has honestly exceeded my expectations in almost every area. The display is incredibly sharp, bright, and smooth, making everything from watching videos to scrolling through social media feel premium. Samsung continues to lead when it comes to screen quality, and this device really shows it.
Performance has been extremely fast and reliable. Apps open instantly, multitasking feels effortless, and gaming performance has been excellent without noticeable lag or overheating during normal use. Battery life has also been impressive. I can comfortably get through a full day with heavy use including video recording, navigation, social media, and streaming.
The camera system is one of the biggest highlights. Photos come out detailed and vibrant in both daylight and low light conditions. The zoom capabilities are especially impressive and genuinely useful instead of feeling gimmicky. Video quality is also very stable and cinematic, making it a great device for content creation.
Galaxy AI has also been surprisingly useful in everyday situations. Features like photo editing, writing assistance, translation tools, and smart search options actually improve the experience instead of feeling like unnecessary extras. Samsung integrated the AI features in a way that feels practical and easy to use.
The design feels premium and durable, and the phone has a very polished overall experience. One UI continues to improve and gives a lot of customization options without sacrifici
Performance has been extremely fast and reliable. Apps open instantly, multitasking feels effortless, and gaming performance has been excellent without noticeable lag or overheating during normal use. Battery life has also been impressive. I can comfortably get through a full day with heavy use including video recording, navigation, social media, and streaming.
The camera system is one of the biggest highlights. Photos come out detailed and vibrant in both daylight and low light conditions. The zoom capabilities are especially impressive and genuinely useful instead of feeling gimmicky. Video quality is also very stable and cinematic, making it a great device for content creation.
Galaxy AI has also been surprisingly useful in everyday situations. Features like photo editing, writing assistance, translation tools, and smart search options actually improve the experience instead of feeling like unnecessary extras. Samsung integrated the AI features in a way that feels practical and easy to use.
The design feels premium and durable, and the phone has a very polished overall experience. One UI continues to improve and gives a lot of customization options without sacrifici
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Product
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: GalaxyLover
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh my gosh, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an absolute marvel of engineering, and I can't wait to tell you all about it! It is basically a pocket-sized supercomputer that anticipates your needs. First off, they have packed this phone with a gorgeous 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. But the absolute coolest new hardware feature? It introduces the world's first built-in pixel-level Privacy Display! You can toggle a quick setting to restrict the viewing angle, so anyone snooping over your shoulder sees a completely blank screen.
Under the hood, it runs the blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. And the camera setup is out of this world! It features a 200MP main lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture that pulls in way more light for spectacular Nightography. It even has an insane horizontal lock in Super Steady video—you can literally spin the phone 360 degrees and the horizon stays perfectly level!
But what really blows my mind is the newly integrated Galaxy AI. 'Now Brief' acts as your proactive daily assistant, summarizing your schedule and health data into one glanceable report. It also generates 'Notification Highlights' to neatly condense chaotic group chats. If you love creating, 'Creative Studio' uses generative AI to instantly make custom stickers and wallpapers from text prompts. Plus, 'Audio Eraser' is pure magic—it scrubs out annoying background noise in real-time while you watch videos on YouTube or Instagram! It truly is a brilliant technology.
Under the hood, it runs the blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. And the camera setup is out of this world! It features a 200MP main lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture that pulls in way more light for spectacular Nightography. It even has an insane horizontal lock in Super Steady video—you can literally spin the phone 360 degrees and the horizon stays perfectly level!
But what really blows my mind is the newly integrated Galaxy AI. 'Now Brief' acts as your proactive daily assistant, summarizing your schedule and health data into one glanceable report. It also generates 'Notification Highlights' to neatly condense chaotic group chats. If you love creating, 'Creative Studio' uses generative AI to instantly make custom stickers and wallpapers from text prompts. Plus, 'Audio Eraser' is pure magic—it scrubs out annoying background noise in real-time while you watch videos on YouTube or Instagram! It truly is a brilliant technology.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Gemini saved my s26
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Gemini
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using my s26 has been a very pleasant experience The integration of AI especially Galaxy AI has been kind of lackluster in my opinion
The integration of Google Gemini has been a great addition to help close the gap between what galaxy AI left behind
The integration of Google Gemini has been a great addition to help close the gap between what galaxy AI left behind
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US