Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,503 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,503 reviews
5 Stars
1,200
4 Stars
231
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
13
1 Star
7
82%of customers recommend this product.
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9 out of
11)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Always best
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: Gugoatc
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Proud owner of best phone. Purchased all even models from Galaxy S series starts from Galaxy S2
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Simple, Fast, and Reliable
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: Valerie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a really solid phone that does almost everything right. It looks sleek, feels nice in your hand, and doesn’t feel bulky.
It’s super fast in everyday use. Apps open quickly, switching between them is smooth, and even games run without any issues. You don’t really have to worry about lag.
The screen is one of the best parts. It’s bright, colorful, and very smooth when you scroll. Watching videos or using social media just feels nice on it.
The camera is also great. Pictures come out clear and sharp, even at night. It’s easy to just point, shoot, and get a good photo without trying too hard.
Battery life is good enough to last a full day, and it charges pretty quickly when you need it.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 is a great choice if you want a fast, good-looking phone that you can rely on every day.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Galaxy AI Translator
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: Crossdiagram
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this phone so that I can use the Galaxy AI translator with my Galaxy buds. So far I have been able to use it with Spanish and Japanese. It works pretty well,makes communication with foreign languages alot easier.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A great phone made even better
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: HeyItsMeandmyphone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded from the S24 and the first thing I noticed, which I love, is how the base model S26 is bigger in size, and my battery life is much better. I always stick with Samsung because I love their AMOLED displays, fingerprint unlock, powerful processors, excellent cameras and camera processing, and cool software features like Samsung DeX. One powerful feature that people don't take advantage of is routines. With routines you can automate tasks like turning on Wi-Fi and launching apps.
Regarding the Galaxy AI features, my favorite is the photo assist. I sometimes use my phone to scan documents and being able to hide shadows and such to make it look like a proper scan is extremely helpful. It's also helpful for regular pictures, such as removing strangers out of pictures.
The Galaxy AI Now Nudge is pretty cool, that it suggests relevant info like calendar and maps, for example when texting.
Another useful feature is the call screening. Galaxy AI can answer the call and determine if it's spam.
I've been using the Now Brief. It's a nice summary of all the important stuff like calendar, weather, and health stuff like sleep and steps. When you customize it, it's really useful and like having a personal assistant.
I discovered the audio eraser. It's cool that it can remove unwanted background noise from videos like from YouTube.
To summarize, my new phone is better in ways I hadn't considered; it would be hard to go back to not having Galaxy AI features.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 review
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: Awesome
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love it. It's quick and easy to navigate. The camera is stunning. I love Samsung and will continue to be a customer.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This product has great features, but lacks speed.
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: JoeDaGoat
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI works very well and honestly, the phone works perfectly other than the speed times on some apps
Value
4
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 21, 2026
Hey JoeDaGoat, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the amazing features and capabilities on your new device. We have provided links to two articles to help you adjust the refresh rate and troubleshoot the display responsiveness to help you maximize the speed of your device. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if you believe your device is not operating as intended. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
How to adjust refresh rate options on your Galaxy phone or tablet
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10003396/
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https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001765/
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How to adjust refresh rate options on your Galaxy phone or tablet
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Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The camera options are amazing!!
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: MsBHavin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] At 1st I almost felt like I was downgrading because it's smaller than my 24 Ultra but now I'm hooked!! I've had it for a week and have yet to discover all of Galaxy AI options. I am looking so forward to learning even more about this device!!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this phone
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: Lovetec
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I been needing and wanting a new phone glad I chose this one sleek and very responsive
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US