Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,395 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,395 reviews
5 Stars
11,698
4 Stars
1,350
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
55
1 Star
84
65%of customers recommend this product.
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92 out of
142)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
The best of all! A BEAST
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Kashhh
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, my first impression is that this phone truly feels like a complete flagship device with powerful performance, an amazing display, and one of the best camera systems on a smartphone.
Display:
The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate looks absolutely stunning. Colors are vibrant, scrolling is extremely smooth, and brightness is strong enough for outdoor use. The phone also includes a built-in Privacy Display, which limits side-angle viewing when you’re in public.
Performance:
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the phone feels incredibly fast. Apps open instantly, multitasking is seamless, and heavy gaming runs smoothly thanks to the improved CPU, GPU, and AI engine.
Camera:
The quad-camera system is the highlight. It includes a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses with 3× and 5× optical zoom plus up to 100× digital zoom. Photos are extremely detailed, and the improved aperture helps capture better shots in low light.
Battery & Charging:
The 5000mAh battery easily lasts a full day, and 60W super-fast charging can charge the phone to about 75% in roughly 30 minutes. Wireless charging is also supported.
Design & Features:
The phone feels premium with its Armor Aluminum frame, slim 7.9 mm body, and integrated S Pen for productivity tasks like note-taking and editing. Galaxy AI features also help with photo editing, productivity, and smart assistance.
Display:
The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate looks absolutely stunning. Colors are vibrant, scrolling is extremely smooth, and brightness is strong enough for outdoor use. The phone also includes a built-in Privacy Display, which limits side-angle viewing when you’re in public.
Performance:
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, the phone feels incredibly fast. Apps open instantly, multitasking is seamless, and heavy gaming runs smoothly thanks to the improved CPU, GPU, and AI engine.
Camera:
The quad-camera system is the highlight. It includes a 200MP main camera, 50MP ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses with 3× and 5× optical zoom plus up to 100× digital zoom. Photos are extremely detailed, and the improved aperture helps capture better shots in low light.
Battery & Charging:
The 5000mAh battery easily lasts a full day, and 60W super-fast charging can charge the phone to about 75% in roughly 30 minutes. Wireless charging is also supported.
Design & Features:
The phone feels premium with its Armor Aluminum frame, slim 7.9 mm body, and integrated S Pen for productivity tasks like note-taking and editing. Galaxy AI features also help with photo editing, productivity, and smart assistance.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has great features
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Rafer77
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] AI is here to stay, and Samsung phones and other devices with Galaxy AI make everyday life much easier, whether it's for making inquiries, booking reservations, or simply checking the temperature elsewhere. I'm a Samsung lover.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The ai features are the best!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Ghostxx96
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone for work and galaxy ai always helps me when im in a pinch
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
And uses normal and honest reviews
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: JustAnormalDUDE
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have and Samsung for about 7 years at this point. I really enjoy the buying experience of new phone models. This new phone is awesome. I love the battery upgrade and the new display feature, but I unfortunately didn't feel like it was a big change from last year. I plan on continuing buying them but if possible please make the Ultras a bit more affordable. I don't understand why this was more expensive than the S25. I also love the Galaxy IA (I NEED THOSE 500 PLZ)
Thanks 👍🏻
BIG YAHU PLEASE
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy S26 Ultra Review
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Nicholase321
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like the built in privacy displace feature on this phone. It works great. The display is more crisp than my S25 Ultra is. And the Galaxy AI features are handy too. Pressing the home button and circling the image I want to search and has accurate results. I also have the Tab S11 Ultra and very pleased with it. Battery life is better than the S9 ultra. And AI features are nice
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Love the new phone! But...
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: GreenMan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really do love the new phone. Great color and looks like premium quality. Also happy to upgrade for the longer support options. Really really loved my s23 ultra, but soon it will be out of support, sadly.
Some cons: possibly poor screen contrast, same battery, lack of s pen bluetooth, higher prices. Not really much improved over the s23 ultra other than galaxy ai features (not my favorite thing honestly).
Really wish Samsung would start taking some more design risks other thank foldables. Foldables are just too fragile and expensive.
(awesome photo courtesy of the og goat Galaxy S23 Ultra :) ye will be greatly missed)
Some cons: possibly poor screen contrast, same battery, lack of s pen bluetooth, higher prices. Not really much improved over the s23 ultra other than galaxy ai features (not my favorite thing honestly).
Really wish Samsung would start taking some more design risks other thank foldables. Foldables are just too fragile and expensive.
(awesome photo courtesy of the og goat Galaxy S23 Ultra :) ye will be greatly missed)
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 21, 2026
Hey GreenMan, thank you for sharing you thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your new phone, that the appearance, and feel have been positive for you. We know the new Privacy Display can appear different than previous generations of displays, and we have provided a link to the complete manual to help you with the different display setting options. We have also provided a link to an article to help you with the redesigned S Pen features available for use on your device. Lastly, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you any time you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
Use the S Pen with Galaxy S26 Ultra
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010344/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Facebook
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
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https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Use the S Pen with Galaxy S26 Ultra
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010344/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent features, beautiful phone
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: LadyGamer61
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The AI features are fantastic. Set up was very easy, the finish and color of thr phone is gorgeous. The cameras are excellent. Its light and elegant looking.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has great features.
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: LuisG1109
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love the Samsung Galaxy S26
Ultra! It delivers an exceptional user experience with its powerful performance and stunning display. The screen is incredibly vibrant and smooth, making everything from streaming videos to gaming a pleasure. The camera system is outstanding - photos and videos are sharp, detailed, and perform great in low light. Battery life easily gets me through a full day of heavy use, and the fast charging is super convenient. The sleek design feels premium and comfortable in hand. Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is a top-tier flagship phone that exceeds expectations in every way - I'm extremely satisfied and would highly recommend it!
And the AI is awesome
And the AI is awesome
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US