Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(6,488 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 6,488 reviews
5 Stars
5,700
4 Stars
628
3 Stars
95
2 Stars
24
1 Star
41
67%of customers recommend this product.
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47 out of
70)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
S26 ultra review
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Bigco504
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If the S25 Ultra was a masterpiece, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the "Collector’s Edition" that fixes everything you didn't know was broken. Released in March 2026, it doesn't reinvent the wheel—it just makes it roll smoother than ever.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the 6.9-inch Privacy Display. Using "Flex Magic Pixel" technology, it effectively blacks out your screen for anyone looking from an angle. It’s a game-changer for commuters or anyone tired of "shoulder surfers" peaking at their texts. Coupled with a 2600-nit peak brightness, it’s the most legible and secure panel on the market.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "for Galaxy" is a beast. Whether you’re gaming on Genshin Impact or juggling 20+ apps, the new cooling system keeps the titanium frame impressively chill. But the real star is Galaxy AI. From "Now Nudge"—which anticipates the photos you want to share—to the revamped Bixby agent that understands natural intent (like "stop people from seeing my screen" to trigger privacy mode), the phone finally feels like it’s thinking with you.
While the 200MP sensor remains, the f/1.4 aperture on the main lens is a massive low-light win, capturing 47% more light. Nightography video is now strikingly clean, and the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto delivers optical-quality crops that make 10x shots look native. I love my S26 Ultra.
The standout feature is undoubtedly the 6.9-inch Privacy Display. Using "Flex Magic Pixel" technology, it effectively blacks out your screen for anyone looking from an angle. It’s a game-changer for commuters or anyone tired of "shoulder surfers" peaking at their texts. Coupled with a 2600-nit peak brightness, it’s the most legible and secure panel on the market.
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 "for Galaxy" is a beast. Whether you’re gaming on Genshin Impact or juggling 20+ apps, the new cooling system keeps the titanium frame impressively chill. But the real star is Galaxy AI. From "Now Nudge"—which anticipates the photos you want to share—to the revamped Bixby agent that understands natural intent (like "stop people from seeing my screen" to trigger privacy mode), the phone finally feels like it’s thinking with you.
While the 200MP sensor remains, the f/1.4 aperture on the main lens is a massive low-light win, capturing 47% more light. Nightography video is now strikingly clean, and the 50MP 5x periscope telephoto delivers optical-quality crops that make 10x shots look native. I love my S26 Ultra.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
So much utility!
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: HoP2001
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely loving my new S26 Ultra! The Galaxy AI features are top notch! With superior productivity, I can run my entire household from my phone phone.
The next generation should step up connectivity and data transfer capabilities to match the most current Thunderbolt bus capabilities and speeds.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Cam's amazing. Screens amazing. Brightness ehh
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: vileflower
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really loved the phone. I had the as 25 old trip before this and I think it's a major upgrade, the 65 watt charging charges my phone faster than I thought imaginable. The screen looks amazing in comparison, the only downside is the brightness is kind of shot and there's been many of times where it's just not bright enough at all for me. Especially when I'm outside which is a surprise and also a hindrance. Outside of that, though, I really am loving the phone, and I think it was a worthy upgrade. Everything about it from the weight to the feel. It all is amazing, even if it doesn't weigh less, and I don't know if it's the case that I have, but it's all fantastic. If they could get the brightness locked in, even when the privacy setting is on on-sun some apps are not. It needs to be adjusted and the adaptive brightness definitely doesn't work where I'm constantly having to swipe up on the brightness just to get it visible. I heard that they were creating it so that if you're wearing glasses, sunglasses, that it will make it easier to see. But when I'm wearing my sunglasses, I can hardly see anything. If they could fix those things, it would be fantastic all around. And for anyone who says that the camera quality hasn't upgraded their wrong because my shots look fantastic. Bixby is as bad as it has always been and I wish that they can fix that because it's really not of much use at all.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I loved this product, it is the best Galaxy series
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Aidan789
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Personally, it is an excellent phone, many improvements after the S23 Ultra, which was undoubtedly one of the best in its years and still is, the S26 Ultra is already top 1 above many brands, it will always be my number 1 mark in almost everything. My Galaxy phone I use for almost everything, very essential, practical and comfortable for everything I do in my daily routine, 10/10 for me is the best phone of 2026, congratulations from a super fan of the brand.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This phone has great screen improvements
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Dvtone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] S26 ultra is a masterclass in refinement proving that innovation don't requires always a redesign. The standout feature is the new privacy display. It's a genuine innovative piece that let's you switch to a built in privacy screen saving you from awkward screen protectors. Also the features in the camera with the horizontal lock that keeps your footage perfectly level even if you spin the phone
There are a lot of improvement. This is a fantastic upgrade that brings genuine hardware features to the table. Thanks samsung
There are a lot of improvement. This is a fantastic upgrade that brings genuine hardware features to the table. Thanks samsung
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Hood quality phone
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Deeone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] G good quality phone excited to have it video is great pic
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Unlocked new features hidden
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: Missladyultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Amazing picture on the galaxy 26 ultra
Went in changed some settings and now I'm a pro..
Went in changed some settings and now I'm a pro..
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on March 23, 2026
Posted by: AircraftLead
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI is amzing and phone stands out and fits my needs.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US