Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(11,005 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 11,005 reviews
5 Stars
9,651
4 Stars
1,088
3 Stars
164
2 Stars
39
1 Star
63
64%of customers recommend this product.
(
71 out of
111)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
S26 ULTRA SURPRISED ME WITH A SMILE
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: HotGeorgia
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have buying Note series since the first Note and I do miss them but this new S26 Ultra still manages to carry the legacy of the Notes! I traded my S24 Ultra and was nicely surprised to see a difference between the 2 phones. This new Galaxy AI technology that is used in these phones is very helpful and it does help when using the different functions of the phone... The camera is indeed improved and I can tell that other features are mich faster and smoother! The new Galaxy AI is definitely made to improve our experiences with these phone so I highly recommend trying the different functions... So far so good so hopefully I will end up liking this phone even more...
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Innovative
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: SapphireRuth
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Coming from an s24ultra, I thought the s26ultra would not be the best looking phone and honestly thought I would hate the rounded corners because the boxyness of the older phones was a feature I loved. But I was wrong. The s26ultra is a really pretty phone and I find myself looking at it very often.
I use the s26ultra as an everyday device. It does everything that I need. If I wanna read books, If I want to watch YouTube, and If I want to play games mobile games, I do that with ease. The Galaxy AI is on another level. I have generated wallpapers that I just couldn't find anywhere else, I have deleted things I didn't want in the photo. It's actually mind blowing feature.
I know the biggest thing so far that people have talked about on this phone is the privacy display and I am going to get into that. However, I don't want to talk too much about it because I do feel like a lot of people have said enough. So here I'm just gonna say that the privacy display is absolutely amazing. Being able to go into a banking app and not have to worry about someone seeing my screen is one of the best feelings. The privacy display is something that I've never wanted, but when I got, I was very happy and very surprised, and it's probably something that I cannot go without.
Lastly, barely anyone has talked of this, but the camera. One of the biggest improvements between the s24ultra and this phone. The camera is much better at capturing dark areas and not losing depth. I love it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Phone is lighter n slick but SPen features gone
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Sanzz1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] S26 ultra is thinner, lighter than orwvious ones and galaxy AI is improved than previous.
But S pen features are gone, cannot open camera nor click .
But S pen features are gone, cannot open camera nor click .
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Phone is lighter n slick but SPen features gone
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Sanzz1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] S26 ultra is thinner, lighter than orwvious ones and galaxy AI is improved than previous.
But S pen features are gone, cannot open camera nor click .
But S pen features are gone, cannot open camera nor click .
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great performance, smooth and reliable device now!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: YaMy09
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This device has been a great upgrade for my daily use. The performance is fast and smooth, allowing me to multitask easily between apps without any lag. I use it for everything—streaming movies, browsing social media, managing work tasks, and even light gaming—and it handles all of it effortlessly.
The display is bright, sharp, and includes a privacy-focused design that makes it harder for others to see your screen from the sides, which is very useful in public places. This gives me extra confidence when handling personal or work information on my phone.
Battery life is reliable and lasts through the day with regular use. One of my favorite features is Galaxy AI, which helps simplify tasks, improve productivity, and makes the overall experience feel more advanced and user-friendly.
The camera quality is excellent, capturing sharp and vibrant photos in different lighting conditions. Overall, this device offers a strong balance of performance, privacy, and useful features, making it a dependable and modern smartphone.
The display is bright, sharp, and includes a privacy-focused design that makes it harder for others to see your screen from the sides, which is very useful in public places. This gives me extra confidence when handling personal or work information on my phone.
Battery life is reliable and lasts through the day with regular use. One of my favorite features is Galaxy AI, which helps simplify tasks, improve productivity, and makes the overall experience feel more advanced and user-friendly.
The camera quality is excellent, capturing sharp and vibrant photos in different lighting conditions. Overall, this device offers a strong balance of performance, privacy, and useful features, making it a dependable and modern smartphone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Liquidsoap
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of the most incredible phones I've ever owned, and the AI is something special. I can create pictures out of nothing. They've outdone theirselves this time, 10 out of 10
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is fantastic
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: PlatinumKing
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerhouse that refines the ultra-premium experience with a focus on privacy and performance. The standout feature is the Privacy Display, a hardware-level innovation that obscures your screen from side-angle "shoulder surfers"—perfect for commuting or handling sensitive work.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers blistering speeds, paired with a massive 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that remains the gold standard for brightness and clarity. Despite its size, the switch back to a refined aluminum frame makes the phone surprisingly lighter and thinner (7.9mm) than its predecessor, offering better ergonomics for one-handed use.
Key Highlights:
Cameras: The 200MP main sensor and 50MP 5x telephoto lens now feature wider apertures (f/1.4 and f/2.9), significantly boosting low-light performance and "Nightography" video.
Galaxy AI: New "Agentic AI" tools like Now Nudge offer proactive suggestions based on your screen context, while Photo Assist makes complex edits effortless.
Battery & Charging: The 5,000mAh cell easily lasts over a day, now supported by faster 60W wired charging.
While the camera bump is substantial and the Privacy Display slightly narrows viewing angles for intentional sharing, the S26 Ultra remains the best Android flagship for power users and creatives who demand the S Pen and top-tier optics.
Wonderful for work business/family affairs..for this product it's excellent; for day to day projects/tasks etc.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 delivers blistering speeds, paired with a massive 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel that remains the gold standard for brightness and clarity. Despite its size, the switch back to a refined aluminum frame makes the phone surprisingly lighter and thinner (7.9mm) than its predecessor, offering better ergonomics for one-handed use.
Key Highlights:
Cameras: The 200MP main sensor and 50MP 5x telephoto lens now feature wider apertures (f/1.4 and f/2.9), significantly boosting low-light performance and "Nightography" video.
Galaxy AI: New "Agentic AI" tools like Now Nudge offer proactive suggestions based on your screen context, while Photo Assist makes complex edits effortless.
Battery & Charging: The 5,000mAh cell easily lasts over a day, now supported by faster 60W wired charging.
While the camera bump is substantial and the Privacy Display slightly narrows viewing angles for intentional sharing, the S26 Ultra remains the best Android flagship for power users and creatives who demand the S Pen and top-tier optics.
Wonderful for work business/family affairs..for this product it's excellent; for day to day projects/tasks etc.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This Galaxy S26 has the best AI photo editing
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: JaimeR2
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When taking pictures to for example this vintage garden decorative statues, you use the AI editing feature to change the mood appearance of them; making them look more real and exactly to your personal mood preferences. The speed to navigate from screen to screen at the same time is super fast like never before!!
I highly recommend this new Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
I highly recommend this new Samsung Galaxy S26 series.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US