Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(11,410 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 11,410 reviews
5 Stars
10,008
4 Stars
1,133
3 Stars
165
2 Stars
41
1 Star
63
64%of customers recommend this product.
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71 out of
111)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding Performance and Display
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: DrEvil
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily one of the best smartphones I have ever used. The overall speed and responsiveness are outstanding. Apps open instantly, multitasking is smooth, and everything feels incredibly refined. Even when running multiple apps and switching between tasks, the device never slows down.
The display is absolutely stunning. The clarity, brightness, and color accuracy make photos, videos, and everyday use look incredible. Whether indoors or outside in bright sunlight, the screen remains sharp and easy to read. It truly feels like a premium viewing experience.
The camera system is also impressive. Photos come out crisp with excellent detail and dynamic range, and the video quality is fantastic. It captures colors naturally and handles different lighting conditions extremely well.
I have also enjoyed using the Galaxy AI features. They add helpful intelligence that makes everyday tasks easier, especially with photo improvements, suggestions, and productivity tools that feel thoughtfully integrated into the device.
Another highlight has been how seamlessly the phone connects with Android Auto in my vehicle. The connection is fast and reliable, making navigation, music, and calls easy and convenient while driving.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers flagship performance in every category. Between the powerful hardware, beautiful display, advanced camera system, and Galaxy AI features, it feels like a truly next-generation smartphone.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers flagship performance in every category. Between the powerful hardware, beautiful display, advanced camera system, and Galaxy AI features, it feels like a truly next-generation smartphone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Everything that I liked with the previous model
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: DazMyn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI is a surprise that I rarely utilized previously, but now finding it invaluable. The next item has to be the slimmer design and the fact that it just seems faster with features that make the phone more functional in the way that I need. I'm just happy with the upgrade
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Awesome product and great features
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: CoolAlpaca
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Enjoying the phone, love using the galaxy AI features. Especially for my photos.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My S26 Ultra experience
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: AsmaR123
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a user of the S26 Ultra I have so many words to describe this phone and it's futuristic UI/System, The Galaxy AI is by far the best system built AI and even better than other Apps as it's accessible straight through the system and it's so efficient and responsive. I love the fact that photos that use them on look so realistic and not fake, Another feature i love is the privacy notifications setting and the privacy screen that is built into the phone as in the past I'd always have to spend money on a screen protector and I'd never fully be happy as I'd always have to buy a new one which costs more than a regular protector when it got damaged but I think the best feature by far has to be the outstanding camera in this phone that makes me feel like I'll always have a better camera on my cellular device than most budget professional cameras .With this phone I feel like I'll always have a new discovery that I'll fall in love with and I'll always have so many options to play around with
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Phone of the year!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Dav9Ol
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily the most powerful and useful smartphone I’ve owned. As someone who works heavily with data and photography and relies on technology for both work and everyday life, this device is a game changer!
One feature I use constantly is Galaxy AI. During my workday, I often review long emails and technical reports, and Galaxy AI helps summarize content quickly so I can focus on the key points. It’s also extremely helpful for improving written responses when communicating with colleagues.
For photography, this phone is incredibly useful when scouting locations or capturing quick shots when I don’t have my full camera gear with me. The detail in the photos is impressive, and the horizontal lock when recording action videos is superb. I also use the Galaxy AI photo editing tools to quickly clean up images and remove distractions before sharing them on social media.
The privacy display is magnificent! Now I can open my wife's text in public haha.
For photography, this phone is incredibly useful when scouting locations or capturing quick shots when I don’t have my full camera gear with me. The detail in the photos is impressive, and the horizontal lock when recording action videos is superb. I also use the Galaxy AI photo editing tools to quickly clean up images and remove distractions before sharing them on social media.
The privacy display is magnificent! Now I can open my wife's text in public haha.
I could go on, but this phone is powerful and versatile, and in my opinion, the best smartphone in the world right now.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone ever
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: KS1974
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am always grateful for Samsung technology it keeps surprising me. However, S26 exceed by far all my expectations and worth every penny I have invested in. It is very responsive and amazingly fast
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the phone
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Shopanonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got the new Galaxy S26 Ultra and I really like it. The new privacy feature within the software and Galaxy AI is really cool. I use Galaxy AI a lot of translating messages between languages for work. This saves me a lot of time.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My Upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Shaeni
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently upgraded from the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and I’m honestly impressed. The first thing I noticed was how much lighter it feels in hand, which makes a big difference for everyday use.
The overall system is noticeably faster and smoother. Apps open quickly, multitasking feels effortless, and the interface is very fluid. It definitely feels like a big step up in performance.
The camera quality is another huge improvement. Photos look sharper, more detailed, and the colors come out beautifully, even in different lighting conditions.
I’ve also been enjoying the Galaxy AI features. They make the phone feel more efficient and actually help with productivity throughout the day. From organizing tasks to assisting with small things quickly, it really feels like the phone is working with you.
Overall, this upgrade has been completely worth it. The speed, camera quality, and smart features make the experience feel premium and very user-friendly.
The overall system is noticeably faster and smoother. Apps open quickly, multitasking feels effortless, and the interface is very fluid. It definitely feels like a big step up in performance.
The camera quality is another huge improvement. Photos look sharper, more detailed, and the colors come out beautifully, even in different lighting conditions.
I’ve also been enjoying the Galaxy AI features. They make the phone feel more efficient and actually help with productivity throughout the day. From organizing tasks to assisting with small things quickly, it really feels like the phone is working with you.
Overall, this upgrade has been completely worth it. The speed, camera quality, and smart features make the experience feel premium and very user-friendly.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US