Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(11,222 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 11,222 reviews
5 Stars
9,844
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 - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Great Upgrade from S22 Ultra
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: GrabTheDoja
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was using an S22 Ultra before upgrading just the other day and already this phone has been 100 times better. Battery wise, heat wise, and internet usage seems to be faster as well. Just a step up over all. I also LOVE the purple color. It's beautiful. I do wish it had titanium like the S25 Ultra, that was honestly my only let down.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Liquid snooth UI. Lightning fast processor
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: AfgOmar619
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very intuitive Galaxy AI features. Great camera and editing features.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding software and intelligence integration
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Vilhelm
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The integrated artificial intelligence features significantly improve the daily experience with this device. The live translation and text summarization tools are incredibly accurate and save a lot of time when processing information. Additionally, the photo editing tools powered by intelligence allow for seamless enhancements and object removal with professional results. The software feels highly intuitive, adapting well to daily habits and making the entire user interface much more efficient.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding software and intelligence integration
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Vilhelm
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The integrated artificial intelligence features significantly improve the daily experience with this device. The live translation and text summarization tools are incredibly accurate and save a lot of time when processing information. Additionally, the photo editing tools powered by intelligence allow for seamless enhancements and object removal with professional results. The software feels highly intuitive, adapting well to daily habits and making the entire user interface much more efficient.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the phone
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Love2shop
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect phone nice picture I bought 2 of them one for me
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The S26 ultra is amazing!
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Reaper
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the new galaxy S26 ultra. I didn't really expect much of a jump in tech. Since I was switching from a s25 ultra. However, the S26 ultra had quite a few upgrades & new better features. The AI software is way faster at generating things. On top of being integrated much more seamlessly across the device. I use my phone for work, staying connected with all my family,friends, etc. I also stream a lot of content on all platforms. So I definitely use it more than the average user. I routinely put it through its paces every day. I have yet to see any issues or problems of any kind with the software. The camera is amazing as well. The low light imaging & zoom features, are shockingly great & definitely a upgrade over last years s25u camera's. They look & function perfectly. I mention that solely because I had a few issues, with the S25u. It would sometimes have blurry or shaky images, during zooming & small noise when zooming in or out. The S26 has none of those things happen at all. So the cameras on the latest model, is hands down a "A++" in my opinion. Also, 2 of the newest features that really stand out for me. Are the upgrades for super fast charging & the new privacy screen feature. A full charge last me all day, but if you were to get below 10%. A full charge only takes maybe 45mins or less. The new privacy screen is very useful. It does exactly as it was advertised & claimed to be. I use it all the time when in public. None of the stick on types come close to it at all
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
G26 Ultra
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: Blaze24
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerhouse flagship that blends tier-one performance with enterprise-grade security. Thanks to deep collaboration with Google, the software feels incredibly intuitive. Google’s foundational AI tools work natively with the system, making features like Circle to Search lightning-fast. Background data syncing between Google Workspace and Samsung's native UI is entirely frictionless.
Driven by the latest Snapdragon chipset, it’s an absolute monster for gaming. Samsung overhauled the vapor chamber, translating to zero thermal throttling even after an hour of heavy load. Frames remain locked at a smooth 120Hz on the stunning AMOLED panel. Security is another massive win. Alongside the standard secure folder, it introduces a physical Privacy Display layer. With a quick toggle, it blacks out the screen from side angles, keeping your data safe from prying eyes.
However, the phone has one incredibly frustrating design flaw: the S Pen. The spring-loaded click mechanism in the chamber is simply too loose. If you happen to drop the phone—even from a minor 1-foot drop onto a desk or floor—the physical impact easily triggers the mechanism, causing the pen to shoot right out of its slot. You have to be extra vigilant during minor tumbles, or risk leaving an expensive stylus behind.
Aside from that mechanical quirk, the S26 Ultra is an absolute triumph that easily earns its crown.
Driven by the latest Snapdragon chipset, it’s an absolute monster for gaming. Samsung overhauled the vapor chamber, translating to zero thermal throttling even after an hour of heavy load. Frames remain locked at a smooth 120Hz on the stunning AMOLED panel. Security is another massive win. Alongside the standard secure folder, it introduces a physical Privacy Display layer. With a quick toggle, it blacks out the screen from side angles, keeping your data safe from prying eyes.
However, the phone has one incredibly frustrating design flaw: the S Pen. The spring-loaded click mechanism in the chamber is simply too loose. If you happen to drop the phone—even from a minor 1-foot drop onto a desk or floor—the physical impact easily triggers the mechanism, causing the pen to shoot right out of its slot. You have to be extra vigilant during minor tumbles, or risk leaving an expensive stylus behind.
Aside from that mechanical quirk, the S26 Ultra is an absolute triumph that easily earns its crown.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This new model is as described if not better.
on May 25, 2026
Posted by: ChefZum
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Battery last long without any issues. The AI features take some time to get use to, but they are very easy to use and to have the option of quick button use makes it even better. Of course the camera on this model is the best yet. Little bulky on the lenses but that's no issue with a case. Very impressive phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US