Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(11,205 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 11,205 reviews
5 Stars
9,827
4 Stars
1,108
3 Stars
166
2 Stars
40
1 Star
64
64%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
111)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Samsung never disappoint
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: SamsungLoverAlways
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] S26 looks like a safe buy rather than a dramatic upgrade: excellent if you want a compact flagship, less exciting if you were hoping for a major redesign or breakthrough. No to mention the new screen "private " feature.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Android Phone I’ve Used
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Barberguy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S26 Ultra has honestly exceeded my expectations in almost every area. The display is incredibly sharp, bright, and smooth, making everything from watching videos to scrolling through social media feel premium. Samsung continues to lead when it comes to screen quality, and this device really shows it.
Performance has been extremely fast and reliable. Apps open instantly, multitasking feels effortless, and gaming performance has been excellent without noticeable lag or overheating during normal use. Battery life has also been impressive. I can comfortably get through a full day with heavy use including video recording, navigation, social media, and streaming.
The camera system is one of the biggest highlights. Photos come out detailed and vibrant in both daylight and low light conditions. The zoom capabilities are especially impressive and genuinely useful instead of feeling gimmicky. Video quality is also very stable and cinematic, making it a great device for content creation.
Galaxy AI has also been surprisingly useful in everyday situations. Features like photo editing, writing assistance, translation tools, and smart search options actually improve the experience instead of feeling like unnecessary extras. Samsung integrated the AI features in a way that feels practical and easy to use.
The design feels premium and durable, and the phone has a very polished overall experience. One UI continues to improve and gives a lot of customization options without sacrifici
Performance has been extremely fast and reliable. Apps open instantly, multitasking feels effortless, and gaming performance has been excellent without noticeable lag or overheating during normal use. Battery life has also been impressive. I can comfortably get through a full day with heavy use including video recording, navigation, social media, and streaming.
The camera system is one of the biggest highlights. Photos come out detailed and vibrant in both daylight and low light conditions. The zoom capabilities are especially impressive and genuinely useful instead of feeling gimmicky. Video quality is also very stable and cinematic, making it a great device for content creation.
Galaxy AI has also been surprisingly useful in everyday situations. Features like photo editing, writing assistance, translation tools, and smart search options actually improve the experience instead of feeling like unnecessary extras. Samsung integrated the AI features in a way that feels practical and easy to use.
The design feels premium and durable, and the phone has a very polished overall experience. One UI continues to improve and gives a lot of customization options without sacrifici
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Product
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: GalaxyLover
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Oh my gosh, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is an absolute marvel of engineering, and I can't wait to tell you all about it! It is basically a pocket-sized supercomputer that anticipates your needs. First off, they have packed this phone with a gorgeous 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display. But the absolute coolest new hardware feature? It introduces the world's first built-in pixel-level Privacy Display! You can toggle a quick setting to restrict the viewing angle, so anyone snooping over your shoulder sees a completely blank screen.
Under the hood, it runs the blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. And the camera setup is out of this world! It features a 200MP main lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture that pulls in way more light for spectacular Nightography. It even has an insane horizontal lock in Super Steady video—you can literally spin the phone 360 degrees and the horizon stays perfectly level!
But what really blows my mind is the newly integrated Galaxy AI. 'Now Brief' acts as your proactive daily assistant, summarizing your schedule and health data into one glanceable report. It also generates 'Notification Highlights' to neatly condense chaotic group chats. If you love creating, 'Creative Studio' uses generative AI to instantly make custom stickers and wallpapers from text prompts. Plus, 'Audio Eraser' is pure magic—it scrubs out annoying background noise in real-time while you watch videos on YouTube or Instagram! It truly is a brilliant technology.
Under the hood, it runs the blazing-fast Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. And the camera setup is out of this world! It features a 200MP main lens with a wider f/1.4 aperture that pulls in way more light for spectacular Nightography. It even has an insane horizontal lock in Super Steady video—you can literally spin the phone 360 degrees and the horizon stays perfectly level!
But what really blows my mind is the newly integrated Galaxy AI. 'Now Brief' acts as your proactive daily assistant, summarizing your schedule and health data into one glanceable report. It also generates 'Notification Highlights' to neatly condense chaotic group chats. If you love creating, 'Creative Studio' uses generative AI to instantly make custom stickers and wallpapers from text prompts. Plus, 'Audio Eraser' is pure magic—it scrubs out annoying background noise in real-time while you watch videos on YouTube or Instagram! It truly is a brilliant technology.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Gemini saved my s26
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Gemini
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using my s26 has been a very pleasant experience The integration of AI especially Galaxy AI has been kind of lackluster in my opinion
The integration of Google Gemini has been a great addition to help close the gap between what galaxy AI left behind
The integration of Google Gemini has been a great addition to help close the gap between what galaxy AI left behind
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Good for the power user...
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Flagship2ultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S26 ultra is a solid performing device. The addition of AI features allow you to use the device with the next level of technology.
Additionally, the privacy screen is a real treat to use. I can read private messages with confidence that my messages can not be read by those within eye distance.
The additional CPU power adds to the efficiency of the device. While I was unsure about the need to upgrade, I am extremely happy with mt decision and my new device.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best Phone Ever
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Grantybub
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my 26 Ultra! I use it everyday for work, gaming and streaming. Galaxy AI has helped me with tasks and has made any task an easy one.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
4 1/2 actually. Almost a 5
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: SamsungFan22
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought an S26 Ultra after coming from a 6 year old A71 5G. So, in my case it's a dramatic leap. Even though I've upgraded from a 6 year old mid range device I've played with a lot of phones over the years whether it be friend's phones or in store demo models. I appreciate all the AI features this phone has but have yet to really mess around with them in depth. That said, it's clear that the AI features are incredibly advanced and capable. The cameras are awesome in my book. I know some people say they're in need of an upgrade but I find the cameras very capable. As an Android device, I appreciate the customization. I love the fact this phone will have 7 years of software updates as I tend to keep phones a long time before upgrading.
Now for the negative....I do wish the S-Pen had built in Bluetooth that still had air gestures and to be able to use as a camera shutter in hand. I also feel like the S-Pen is a bit flimsy compared to past S-Pens. I don't care for how narrow it is now. Makes it a little less comfortable to hold and write on the screen and kind of feels like it can easily be snapped into two. I also wish it gad micro SD card support for expandable storage but I got the 1tb model so I'm not going to run out of storage space anytime soon. Other than those complaints it's a great phone and I'm enjoying it. I'm a Samsung guy so I'm a bit biased but I'd recommend an S26 Ultra for anyone wanting a flagship with all the bells & whistles.
Now for the negative....I do wish the S-Pen had built in Bluetooth that still had air gestures and to be able to use as a camera shutter in hand. I also feel like the S-Pen is a bit flimsy compared to past S-Pens. I don't care for how narrow it is now. Makes it a little less comfortable to hold and write on the screen and kind of feels like it can easily be snapped into two. I also wish it gad micro SD card support for expandable storage but I got the 1tb model so I'm not going to run out of storage space anytime soon. Other than those complaints it's a great phone and I'm enjoying it. I'm a Samsung guy so I'm a bit biased but I'd recommend an S26 Ultra for anyone wanting a flagship with all the bells & whistles.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Product!
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: BeachBound
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this new Galaxy 26 Ultra. I am so very glad I decided to stick with the galaxy series. Ive had the Galaxy 5 Activ, Galaxy S10 plus, and now the Galxy S26 Ultra. This new Galxy AI is awesome and makes life easier especially when I am on the go.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US