Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.7
(1,887 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,887 reviews
5 Stars
1,503
4 Stars
288
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
18
1 Star
11
71%of customers recommend this product.
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10 out of
14)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
A Fantastic Flagship with Incredible Performance
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: GALAXYS26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 has completely exceeded my expectations as a daily driver. The first thing that stands out is the design; it is remarkably thin and lightweight, making it incredibly comfortable to hold and use one-handed throughout the day.
The performance is incredibly smooth and snappy when multitasking or running demanding apps. I have also been highly impressed by the battery life optimization, which easily gets me through a full day of heavy use without any anxiety. The 6.3-inch display is gorgeous, offering vibrant colors and excellent brightness even when outside in direct sunlight.
I chose this device because I wanted a compact smartphone that did not compromise on premium features or camera quality. The 50 MP main camera captures stunning details, and the built-in AI editing tools make it effortless to clean up photos and remove background distractions. It is the perfect balance of portability, power, and smart technology.
The performance is incredibly smooth and snappy when multitasking or running demanding apps. I have also been highly impressed by the battery life optimization, which easily gets me through a full day of heavy use without any anxiety. The 6.3-inch display is gorgeous, offering vibrant colors and excellent brightness even when outside in direct sunlight.
I chose this device because I wanted a compact smartphone that did not compromise on premium features or camera quality. The 50 MP main camera captures stunning details, and the built-in AI editing tools make it effortless to clean up photos and remove background distractions. It is the perfect balance of portability, power, and smart technology.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Awesome phone
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: CRUDEBIGK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the s26 as my new phone.
Going from a s22 was the best choice I made. It does everything I need it to never lags or hangs loading anything. The camera is amazing and battery life is spectacular. My s22 battery would only go from 8am to 2pm dead. Only streaming music my s26 is at 70 percent doing everything even watching videos. I love it.
Going from a s22 was the best choice I made. It does everything I need it to never lags or hangs loading anything. The camera is amazing and battery life is spectacular. My s22 battery would only go from 8am to 2pm dead. Only streaming music my s26 is at 70 percent doing everything even watching videos. I love it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone, lots of extras
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: GeeGee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Galaxy S26 because I wanted a phone that could keep up with everything I have going on without feeling like I’m constantly fighting my technology. I use my phone for work, school, streaming, taking pictures, managing my schedule, researching, and just about everything in between.
What I like most is how smooth it feels when I’m jumping between different things. I can be working on a school assignment, checking something for work, watching a video, answering messages, and taking notes without the phone feeling bogged down. The display looks great for videos and reading, and the camera has been excellent for everyday pictures and catching moments with my family.
I also really like how much I can customize the phone and make it work the way I want instead of having to change how I do things around the device. Battery life has been solid for how heavily I use my phone, and overall it just feels fast, polished, and dependable. For somebody who uses their phone for a little bit of everything, the Galaxy S26 has been a really good fit for me.
What I like most is how smooth it feels when I’m jumping between different things. I can be working on a school assignment, checking something for work, watching a video, answering messages, and taking notes without the phone feeling bogged down. The display looks great for videos and reading, and the camera has been excellent for everyday pictures and catching moments with my family.
I also really like how much I can customize the phone and make it work the way I want instead of having to change how I do things around the device. Battery life has been solid for how heavily I use my phone, and overall it just feels fast, polished, and dependable. For somebody who uses their phone for a little bit of everything, the Galaxy S26 has been a really good fit for me.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Better in some ways, worse in others
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: Ohana25
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the S26 to replace my S23, fully expecting an overall improved experience. My actual experience has been mixed. The camera experience is a highlight, the wireless charging is sketchy. S23 always charged wirelessly, but the S26 is hit or miss. I even purchased a replacement Samsung charger and a case that is supposed to enhance wireless charging. All to no avail. Now I received the latest OS update that trashed my arrangements of apps on the home screen, eliminated the "all apps " access on swipe up, and now various services are reporting access by a new device.. I spent close to 4 hours rearranging my home screens and recovering widgets and replacing apps that were randomly put on my screen. I also had to delete apps that were loaded that I didn't ask for. Overall I am beginning to regret this purchase.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, October 5, 2026
Hello Ohana25, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26. We understand how disappointing it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations in functionality. We have provided links to the Samsung Support Team and your full manual to help you customize the settings of your device to your preferences, and offer assistance with the wireless charging of your device directly through chat. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I have never made a mistake choosing Samsung.
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: JNmbly12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Galaxy S26 because I really like Samsung Phones. Since my first phone was Samsung, this is exactly what I want and the features I'm looking for in a phone. It fits in my hand and my pocket, plus the tools that allow you to customize it, that's exactly what I'm looking for. That's why I thank you Samsung😗
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Updates sometimes lag, but it is great!
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: Evilandypandy321
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I would say that my favorite aspect of my phone is the consistency of the user interface across updates, although I have noticed that it typically takes a few days for the device to stabilize and cease lagging after an update is installed.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Galaxy S26
on October 3, 2026
Posted by: Belt2ass215
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose it because it's the best phone ever!!!!!!! It's super fast, it never run slow even when I have multiple apps open. My pictures come out amazing and the photo editor is great!!!!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use phone and features
on October 2, 2026
Posted by: HandyPete
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The easiest part is using the features that Samsung built in. Small enough to fit in and out of your pocket with a bigger phone capability. Learning to use the phone was not hard. You can turn on and off features with ease and there is a robust amount of apps that work very well with this phone. Switching apps from old phone to this phone worked well with the features that I was used to. The phone doesn't do a lot of irritating actions that you don't want it to counting on your input if desired. The sound is good the pictures are good the operation of apps is very good. For any level of user from novice to experts this phone will do what you need. Recommended
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US