Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(6,718 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 6,718 reviews
5 Stars
5,897
4 Stars
654
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
26
1 Star
41
69%of customers recommend this product.
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55 out of
80)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
Good phone! But some compromises!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The phone has great battery life and feels good in the hand! Coming from the SSD Ultra it's a pretty decent upgrade. Honestly not really noticing much of a change in camera quality but I haven't had many opportunities to use the cameras yet. Galaxy AI got a lot of updates, but I feel like it really doesn't change much about my daily routine. As a student who also has clinic twice a week the battery lasts forever! I get more than 24 hrs off the charger WITH 6+ hours of screen on time. The privacy display is a little gimmicky but is nice to hide your passwords and notifications from nosy people. I wouldn't say it's worth buying the phone for. My biggest gripes are the bigger camera bump and the side buttons. The phone wobbles so much even with a case and the buttons are a little too easy to press. I accidentally lock the screen all the time because the actuation force on the buttons are a little light. All in all, I'm really happy with the phone and the battery life and feel in the hand are improvements that I feel daily.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Jaw dropping stunner!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: PokeNProddin
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI at its finest! When I upgrade models I usually expect there to only be a few slight changes or improvements from year to year. So when I upgraded to the 26 ultra I was surprised to find that there was actually quite a vast number of improvements. Overly happy! Thank you once again Samsung!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Highly recommend
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: LoveMyNewS26Ultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am absolutely die-hard Samsung user, forever will be, I love the new s26 Ultra I've been telling EVERYONE about it, saying if they are in the market for an upgrade this is the phone they need, easy to navigate, the camera quality is immaculate, the storage is great, everything about it is amazing! I always upgrade on the even years, I got the cobalt violet and everyone compliments the color! Keep being great samsung!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung S26 Ultra: Power, Precision, Perfection.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Kumar05
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sets a new benchmark for premium smartphones in 2026. With its refined titanium design, brighter AMOLED display, and next‑gen Snapdragon chipset, the S26 Ultra delivers exceptional performance whether you're gaming, multitasking, or capturing high‑detail photos.
The camera system is one of its biggest strengths. The upgraded 200MP main sensor, improved low‑light processing, and enhanced zoom capabilities make photos sharper, clearer, and more natural than ever. Video quality also gets a boost with better stabilization and richer dynamic range.
Battery life is another win—lasting comfortably through a full day of heavy use—and the faster charging makes it even more convenient. The built‑in S‑Pen remains a standout feature for productivity, creativity, and precision tasks.
Overall, the Samsung S26 Ultra feels like a complete package: premium build, powerful performance, top‑tier cameras, and excellent battery life. If you want one of the best Android phones available today, the S26 Ultra is absolutely worth considering.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
I love the new privacy display feature
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Aloush
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The s26 U is a great phone that is very capable. I'm loving the new privacy display tech. It's mind blowing!
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra phonr
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Brooks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Switching over from the s22 ultra I have no complaints great battery life great speed everything about the phone is good camera
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Fast and smooth software experience
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: FACTagent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S 26 Ultra is fast, smooth, and powerful. The Galaxy AI call screening feature is new to Galaxy phones and does a good job cutting down on spam calls. I've already used the galaxy AI photo editing to remove unwanted people and objects from my photos. One UI 8.5 is the best system yet
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra: The New Standard for Privacy and Power
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: DroidFan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't just a refresh; for someone coming from the S22 Ultra, it’s a total hardware and intelligence reset. While the S22 Ultra pioneered the "Note" merger, the S26 Ultra perfects it with a significantly lighter 214g frame and a massive jump in capability.
The Generational AI Leap
The S22 Ultra was born before the "AI era." Moving to the S26 Ultra gives you a 39% faster NPU that powers a completely different experience:
Now Nudge: Unlike the S22’s basic suggestions, this proactively pulls data across apps. It’ll suggest trip photos when you're texting a friend or check your calendar for conflicts the moment a meeting is mentioned.
Agentic Tasks: You can delegate complex chores to Gemini 3. It can navigate apps in the background to book services or manage your to-do list while you do other things.
Creative Studio: Sketch-to-image and "Live" weather wallpapers turn the S Pen into a generative art tool—features that simply don't exist on the S22.
Why It Feels Like a Different Phone
No More Heat: The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive new vapor chamber mean the thermal throttling that plagued the S22 Ultra is gone.
The Display: You’re jumping from 1,750 nits to a staggering 2,600+ nits, plus the new Privacy Display that blocks "shoulder surfers" at the pixel level.
Charging: Your old 45W limit is replaced by 60W wired charging, hitting 75% in 30 minutes.
The Generational AI Leap
The S22 Ultra was born before the "AI era." Moving to the S26 Ultra gives you a 39% faster NPU that powers a completely different experience:
Now Nudge: Unlike the S22’s basic suggestions, this proactively pulls data across apps. It’ll suggest trip photos when you're texting a friend or check your calendar for conflicts the moment a meeting is mentioned.
Agentic Tasks: You can delegate complex chores to Gemini 3. It can navigate apps in the background to book services or manage your to-do list while you do other things.
Creative Studio: Sketch-to-image and "Live" weather wallpapers turn the S Pen into a generative art tool—features that simply don't exist on the S22.
Why It Feels Like a Different Phone
No More Heat: The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive new vapor chamber mean the thermal throttling that plagued the S22 Ultra is gone.
The Display: You’re jumping from 1,750 nits to a staggering 2,600+ nits, plus the new Privacy Display that blocks "shoulder surfers" at the pixel level.
Charging: Your old 45W limit is replaced by 60W wired charging, hitting 75% in 30 minutes.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US