Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26+ 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(334 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 334 reviews
5 Stars
291
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
1
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26+ 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Very powerful and productive phone
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Vello73
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The galaxy A.I. features are truly powerful and next level
Photo A.I. is a wonderful tool within the S26+
Photo A.I. is a wonderful tool within the S26+
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Been really happy with phone.
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Mavram69
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone would buy again. Would recommend this device.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
From Note 9 to S26+
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Tech1029
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It took 8 years to make the change from my Note 9. I really had no choice. The apps were fading fast. You really hate to say goodbye to an old friend but the S26+ was a welcomed change. The cameras are a fantastic upgrade. The magic erase in the gallery is a game changer. I've had the phone going on 2 weeks now and I still haven't gotten used to everything it can do in terms of the Galaxy Ai. What i do like about the Galaxy Ai is you can limit the processing local to the phone unlike the cloud based Ai services. The face ID works great but why can't it be used for banking? It's a solid phone, great speed, responsiveness, and color. Everything you'd expect from Samsung.
Now the reason I took away 1 star. Samsung makes great phones but every year something either gets removed or doesn't show up. I went with the plus because of the removal of Bluetooth from the S pen. I understand there was a technical issue but no built in magsafe charging even though they sell a charger. Then there's the lack of sensors (pulse o2) to make you buy a watch or ring. The fingerprint sensor works well but if you suffer from tremors it can be an issue.
Now the reason I took away 1 star. Samsung makes great phones but every year something either gets removed or doesn't show up. I went with the plus because of the removal of Bluetooth from the S pen. I understand there was a technical issue but no built in magsafe charging even though they sell a charger. Then there's the lack of sensors (pulse o2) to make you buy a watch or ring. The fingerprint sensor works well but if you suffer from tremors it can be an issue.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Galaxy s+ model yet!
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Jstone311
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned pretty much one of every series of galaxy smartphone. The new s26+ is a perfect blend of all of them. It has a premium feel but is light. It has a nice finish and color too it and the aluminum gives it that little bit extra. The Galaxy AI has been integrated even better on this model and is very useful in every day tasks and work related projects. Not sure how they will top this one next year, but I am sure they will!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Happy with i'm on a galaxy S26+
on April 1, 2026
Posted by: GalaxyAnt
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm super happy with the phone I haven't had a problem with it And I've had it for about 1.5 months, a week after it came out. If the phone battery stays this good, I won't ever switch to another phone Brand
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26+ is Good!
on April 7, 2026
Posted by: HappyShopper
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new S26+. It is lightening fast.! Definitely faster than my A54. The size of the phone is perfect for texting. Some phones are just too big. I am also amazed with the Galaxy AI. It does just about everything! Samsung, created an awesome phone with all the bells and whistles Samsung typically has. The sound is superior as well. 😊
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love the camera
on April 7, 2026
Posted by: Highlighter
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Since it is currently April 2026, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has likely been in your hands for a few weeks! If you're looking to share your thoughts on a retail site or social media, here are three different templates ranging from "tech enthusiast" to "short and sweet."
Option 1: The "Balanced Pro" (Best for tech sites)
Headline: The perfect middle ground in the S26 lineup.
"I’ve been using the S26+ for two weeks now, and it feels like the sweet spot for most people. The 6.7-inch display is stunningly bright, and the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (or Exynos equivalent) makes multitasking feel instantaneous.
Pros: Battery life easily lasts a full day even with heavy 5G use; the new AI camera features actually make a difference in low-light shots.
Cons: It’s still quite a large phone to use one-handed.
If you don't need the Ultra’s 100x zoom or the S-Pen, this is the one to get."
Option 2: The "Lifestyle User" (Best for casual reviews)
Headline: Fantastic upgrade!
"Upgraded from an older model and I’m blown away by how light and sleek the S26+ feels. The screen is gorgeous—videos look incredible. I’m particularly impressed with the battery charging speed this year; it gets me back to 80% so much faster than my old phone. The camera takes beautiful, natural-looking photos without much effort. Highly recommend!"
Option 1: The "Balanced Pro" (Best for tech sites)
Headline: The perfect middle ground in the S26 lineup.
"I’ve been using the S26+ for two weeks now, and it feels like the sweet spot for most people. The 6.7-inch display is stunningly bright, and the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (or Exynos equivalent) makes multitasking feel instantaneous.
Pros: Battery life easily lasts a full day even with heavy 5G use; the new AI camera features actually make a difference in low-light shots.
Cons: It’s still quite a large phone to use one-handed.
If you don't need the Ultra’s 100x zoom or the S-Pen, this is the one to get."
Option 2: The "Lifestyle User" (Best for casual reviews)
Headline: Fantastic upgrade!
"Upgraded from an older model and I’m blown away by how light and sleek the S26+ feels. The screen is gorgeous—videos look incredible. I’m particularly impressed with the battery charging speed this year; it gets me back to 80% so much faster than my old phone. The camera takes beautiful, natural-looking photos without much effort. Highly recommend!"
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Enjoying new features
on April 8, 2026
Posted by: MySamsungReviews
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgraded from the s22 plus. I did not realize the plus option did not include the privacy display option the ultra offers. I am still happy with the purchase. I am learning how to use Galaxy AI to enhance my experience with my phone usage.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US