Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 512GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.7
(794 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 794 reviews
5 Stars
638
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
8
1 Star
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100%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 512GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Spiffy New S26
on May 15, 2026
Posted by: AndroidUser
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got a new S26 in classic Black. First impressions:
Lighter and smaller than my previous Galaxy S21+ phone
Slim but sturdy
Glass was responsive the touch (tap, swipe and fingerprint)
Camera recognized face without any issues
Display was very crisp and clear - hard to differentiate the quality between the old the new phones, but it seemed brighter and clearer to me
New battery lasts longer and recharges a bit faster too
It does run hot when I was transferring my data over during the swap
Volume was set a little low in my opinion
The default ring tone was very quiet
The vibrate mode was also less "loud" or noticeable compared to the previous iteration
A slightly smaller screen compare to my S21+
Lighter and smaller than my previous Galaxy S21+ phone
Slim but sturdy
Glass was responsive the touch (tap, swipe and fingerprint)
Camera recognized face without any issues
Display was very crisp and clear - hard to differentiate the quality between the old the new phones, but it seemed brighter and clearer to me
New battery lasts longer and recharges a bit faster too
It does run hot when I was transferring my data over during the swap
Volume was set a little low in my opinion
The default ring tone was very quiet
The vibrate mode was also less "loud" or noticeable compared to the previous iteration
A slightly smaller screen compare to my S21+
Overall, fast, crisp, clear, and responsive. I rather like the lighter weight and smaller screen. It fits better in my pocket even with a case.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone!
on May 15, 2026
Posted by: Newgalpr
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I needed a new phone and was anle to get Galaxy S26. My precious phone was a Galaxy too and I had it for over 5 years which can tell how good Galaxy phones are. I love taking pictures and Galaxy AI is really helpful editing pictures. This phone was really easy to set up, battery lasts much longer than my previous phone battery, it is lighter and much more useful. Sound and images are stunning. Love my new Galaxy S26.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Reliable daily phone with usefule Galaxy AI
on May 15, 2026
Posted by: AppSolutelyStellar
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Have been using this Galaxy device for several months as my primary phone. Battery lasts a full day with mixed use including browsing, messaging, navigation, and video. The display stays readable outdoors at higher brightness levels.
Galaxy AI has become part of my routine. Circle to Search is the feature I use most for quick lookups without switching apps. Live Translate handled a call with relatives well enough that both sides could follow along. Note summarization and the writing assist tools save time when cleaning up meeting notes.
Camera output in good light is sharp with accurate color. Low-light shots are usable, though some processing shows up in shadows. The fingerprint sensor is fast and consistent. Storage and RAM have handled everything including occasional gaming sessions.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It's a lot like the old phone just more features
on May 16, 2026
Posted by: Simplytrying
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Works good with streaming videos. Also games work great
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I'm loving this new phone.
on May 16, 2026
Posted by: ILoveGears
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded to the s26 from an older samsung and it's been great. It's incredibly smooth, with seamless transitions for different modes and customizations. The Galaxy AI integration in the image editor has made it incredibly accurate for removing, altering, and moving items in photos. It can play videos in many speeds and save edits in seconds. The 50mp camera is great for group shots to get the detail of everyone's face. And the added storage is fantastic for all the apps I have for managing finance, social media, tools, and entertainment. Samsung money also continues to provide a best in class high yield checking and savings combo that works for everything. Just loving this!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love my phone
on May 16, 2026
Posted by: Stacey
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really love this phone, it has a lot of nice futures that come with it as well but then again I went from an android to a samsung. It's been awhile since I last owned a samsung but I'll tell you it's so freaking awesome and I love how far samsung has came along as well. I love that the phone Is not big and I can't wait to use my camera on my runs now to post video's as well. The camera is such a huge upgrade and the quality of it is so clear, love that the video stay in place if you are running and how easy you can delete and fix your pictures with just circling what to correct. There is so much that comes with the device and I am still learning about it but so far I'm in love and one more thing the battery life is amazing as well! And the AI was so easy to use as well and understood what I was asking the first time, I didn't have to continually repeat myself, I use AI for a lot these days so bixby was so helpful as well. I have a feeling bixby and I are going to have a lot of conversations in the future as well lol. I'm so glad to have a samsung again that is very reliable for my everyday on the go life!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I absolutely LOVE this phone!
on May 17, 2026
Posted by: EvilWilly
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using my Samsung Galaxy S26 for a little while now and it’s honestly a 10/10 for me. Everything feels super fast and smooth, and I don’t have to think about it—it just works. Battery life has been solid too, which I definitely notice since I’m on it a lot.
The camera's easily my favorite part. I’m actually using it right now to shoot a short horror film called "Anxiety Falls", and it’s kind of wild how good it looks. The low-light shots come out super clean, and the stabilization makes everything look way more professional than I expected from a phone. I’ve been able to get some really creepy shots without needing extra gear.
Galaxy AI has been way more useful than I thought it would be. It helps clean up photos, adjust lighting, and just makes editing quicker overall. It doesn’t feel like a gimmick—it actually saves me time.
Overall, I’m really happy with it. It just makes everything easier, whether I’m filming or just using it day to day.
The camera's easily my favorite part. I’m actually using it right now to shoot a short horror film called "Anxiety Falls", and it’s kind of wild how good it looks. The low-light shots come out super clean, and the stabilization makes everything look way more professional than I expected from a phone. I’ve been able to get some really creepy shots without needing extra gear.
Galaxy AI has been way more useful than I thought it would be. It helps clean up photos, adjust lighting, and just makes editing quicker overall. It doesn’t feel like a gimmick—it actually saves me time.
Overall, I’m really happy with it. It just makes everything easier, whether I’m filming or just using it day to day.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on May 17, 2026
Posted by: SavvyBree
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my S26 for everyday life!!! Perfect fir for my tiny hands and compatable with my Bluetooth devices I already owned
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US