Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(15,688 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 15,688 reviews
5 Stars
13,715
4 Stars
1,571
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
64
1 Star
97
66%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Why I Still Prefe
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Gatorboi43
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: Why I Chose It Over Other Flagships
Let me be honest—the Galaxy S26 Ultra isn’t a perfect phone, but it’s the phone I chose because it gives me the combination of features I actually want.
The first thing that stands out is that beautiful 6.9-inch display. It’s bright, sharp, smooth, and perfect for watching movies, YouTube, gaming, and creating content.
The camera system is another big reason I chose the S26 Ultra. The 200MP main camera delivers incredible detail, and Samsung gives me plenty of tools to capture photos and videos without needing to be a professional photographer.
And then there’s the S Pen. I may not use it every day, but when I need to take notes, edit, mark something up, or have more control over my phone, it’s right there.
I also like Samsung’s customization and Galaxy AI features. I can make the phone feel like MY phone instead of being locked into one way of doing things.
The Pros
• Gorgeous 6.9-inch display
• Excellent camera system
• Powerful performance
• Built-in S Pen
• Great multitasking
• Useful AI features
• Huge 5,000mAh battery
• Tons of customization
• Excellent camera system
• Powerful performance
• Built-in S Pen
• Great multitasking
• Useful AI features
• Huge 5,000mAh battery
• Tons of customization
The Cons
• Expensive
• Large and heavy for some people
• Can get warm during demanding use
• Some new features still need refinement
• Large and heavy for some people
• Can get warm during demanding use
• Some new features still need refinement
So why did I choose the S26 Ultra over other flagship smartphones?
Freedom.
I want a phone that can be my camera, entertainment device, productivity tool, gaming machine, and content-creation device all in one.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
My Samsung Galaxy galaxy phone
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: monia1987
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this phone because I have my own business and am starting a new one that involves videos and blogging. I loved that thisnphone had a AI feature which is great! I have not yet tried a video editing because I'm waiting for Samsung to develope their own. Its also great at switching between languages quickly.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
First Ultra
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: BubblesPowers
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I usually get the base model of the S series, but I always wanted the Ultra. I wasn't even going to upgrade this time around until I saw the video release on what new tech is on the new S26 series. I chose the Ultra because of the privacy display feature, which was a hook, line, and sinker for me.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A stellar phone with endless capabilities!
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Samsung2lover
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose a magnificent piece of tech that is my daily driver in life and I cannot go a day without. My samsung galaxy s26 ultra is the best choice in tech I've bought in a long time so much customizations and no lock downs only freedom in how you want to choose how it looks or runs anyway you can think of. I honestly love this device and cannot see myself without it and would reccomend it to my friends family and colleagues.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This phone surpassed my expectations
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: OhMyJUST1N
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Galaxy S26 Ultra for two months now, and it honestly surpassed my expectations. The display, performance, camera, and battery have all been amazing for my everyday use. What’s even crazier is that I feel like I haven’t even used the phone to its full potential yet because there are still so many features I haven’t explored. It’s big and expensive, but I’ve gotten used to it. Overall, I’m extremely happy with it and can definitely see myself keeping it for years.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Mid Phone with Flagship price
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Devilmaycry
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy s26 ultra has been a huge disappointment for me. Although it is not lacking in any department, it is not impressive either. The privacy display causes the colors of the screen to be washed out. The pen is not useful and not very responsive and the phone lags sometimes despite its premium processor.
The phone is not bad but at this price point I expected to be more impressed. I hope Samsung does a better job with the next one.
The phone is not bad but at this price point I expected to be more impressed. I hope Samsung does a better job with the next one.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 11, 2026
HI Devilmaycry, we appreciate your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We understand how disappointing it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations. We have provided a link to the complete manual to help you adjust the settings for the Privacy Display to only enable for specific apps or notifications to help give you the brightness you may be seeking, and privacy for the times you need. This can also help you integrate additional features you may want in to your usage including Galaxy AI. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further any time you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
5
My s26 ultra
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Kubiak
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just love this phone I chose the s26 ultra because it had great capabilities in the camera is Awesome on it I love the different features it has. I can work with AI easily. This phone is wonderful.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I chose An absolute masterpiece
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: TheNeedForSpeed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an absolute masterpiece of engineering. The display is blindingly bright and perfectly crisp, making media consumption and outdoor viewing an absolute breeze. Its performance is blazing fast, handling heavy multitasking and intensive applications without a single hint of lag.The camera system is where this phone truly shines, capturing breathtakingly detailed photos in low light and delivering unparalleled zoom clarity. Battery life easily stretches beyond a full day of heavy use, and the premium design feels incredibly sleek yet durable in the hand. If you want the absolute best smartphone on the market, this is it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US