Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Sky Blue (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
Daily powerhouse, but lacking the ultra charm
on April 11, 2026
Posted by: AGS1
from Arizona, USA
I have been using Samsung products for many years, originally with the galaxy note line, and now a few generations of the ultra series - 22, 24 and now 26. Don't get me wrong this phone is a powerhouse, the battery is better, the cameras are great, screen is very nice, it is nicely built/durable (after you get used to the massive camera bump) and I find the privacy display to be quite useful. I don't use the AI features as much but more and more a creeping into my daily workflow. The phone excels in everything that I need a phone to do, and I am sure for every person buying this phone, your experience will be the same. But it's the moments away from doing every day tasks well that make me miss my prior phones - the spark of "ultra" just seems to be gone.
Bluetooth S pen features have been the biggest missed component to this phone for me, especially coming from an S24. Experimental features seem to have been traded for stability and a more grounded experience, which is great again for daily use, but for me as someone who every now and again enjoys expanding the use of my expensive pocket computer this is noticeably absent in this device. This phone is very good, but to me it just isn't ultra anymore, and I hope newer generations bring back niche hardware features and breaks the mold more like the previous phones did, and truly provide something no other phone has (or at least just bring back the Bluetooth S pen features).
I still recommend buying it if you need a workhorse.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Greatness phone
on April 11, 2026
Posted by: mgv091992
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The best android out there in forever. Samsung lover all the way.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on April 11, 2026
Posted by: Zerocool831
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI has been a genuinely useful feature in my day-to-day use. I use my Samsung device for work, streaming, photos, and staying organized throughout the day. The phone is fast, the screen looks great, and the battery holds up well. Galaxy AI adds features that actually feel practical instead of gimmicky, especially for helping streamline everyday tasks. Overall, it has been reliable, easy to use, and packed with features that make the experience better.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Bonus features
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: Dandaman
good phone to have is really good on the camera settings
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It has a smooth processor, and is convenient.
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: Wbozeman1112
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The graphics of the phone are smooth. There are many new convenient features. Galaxy is handy for learning, as there is a feature to use photos to get education from a.i
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Not sure
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: PhoneHo
from Everywhere
Not sure how I am feeling about it. I have had it a week now. I feel like the 24 ultra was way better. Camera is still good. Battery the same. But they changed some thing that I don't like. I am very obsessed about my battery, the fact that I can't take the percentage number off bothers me. The pen doesn't have the Bluetooth. Which I knew this. But it makes the pen useless to me. The display is good. The volume doesn't seem to be near as loud and I work in a loud environment at times. I assume the quality and durability is fine. Just not sure if I like it all that well. I feel as if the regular 26 is better. I got it first and then Went to the ultra because it's easier to see. I may switch back. The privacy feature is nice for when a message pops up someone can't just be nosey. The performance is fine. No issues there. I just don't feel like it's an upgrade for the 24U. It actually feels more like a down grade. I do like the color options. Wish this series had come out with the coral pink. It irritates me that they change the price all the time. I just paid more for the 512g and now it's on sale. Everytime u look it's different. Run a special and keep it for awhile. I got the double storage for the price of 256. 2 years of insurance was super cheap. But dang. The phones are expensive anyway.
Features
4
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Peak Performance with AI Generation
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: ChristianHB
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been using Samsungs for well almost 15 years no I'll say this device is another powerhouse. Its multi-tasking capabilites are seamless even when jumping between havy apps. Thermal management is impressive even under sustained load during gaming or prolonged video content - I haven't noticed any significant throttling.
On top of this, Galaxy AI has genuinely changed my workflow (and person use), specifically real-time transcription and generative search tools which make researching so much more efficient.
Also, the display's refresh rate and colory accuracy are top-tier compared to anything else out right now. It's rare to find a device that balances high-end specs with software experience that actuanlly enhances daily routine.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is amazing
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: SPIDERDUDE98
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI on this phone is amazing. I use it for a bunch of daily activities, like taking photos, editing my photos, and looking up other things.
The features on this phone are amazing, such as the privacy display. I feel great, wanna go out. And go to public places such as the gym. And I can double-tap my power button and turn on automatically. The features on this phone are amazing, such as the privacy display. I feel great, wanna go out. And go to public places such as the gym. And I can double-tap my power button to turn on automatically.
I have had the phone since it came out, and I haven't had a problem with it. It runs smoothly. Great storage, fast processing, and a great battery life. An overall great phone; I haven't had any problems with it. It runs smoothly. Great storage, fast processing, and a great battery life. An overall great phone.