Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(15,691 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 15,691 reviews
5 Stars
13,717
4 Stars
1,572
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
64
1 Star
97
66%of customers recommend this product.
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100 out of
152)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Love,Love,Love, this phone
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Qu33nRosemz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] "I chose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra as my latest upgrade, and it does not disappoint. Coming from previous Ultra models, the hardware adjustments feel incredibly premium. The new built-in privacy display option is an absolute game-changer for nighttime browsing, and the jump to 60W fast charging finally eliminates the battery bottleneck. Zero lag, spectacular cameras, and an incredibly solid build. Highly recommend it!"
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Real-World Review
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: March940319
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When you pick up the Galaxy S26 Ultra, the physical presence immediately stands out. After living with it as my daily driver, I chose this device because it promised the ultimate mobile experience, and while it's brilliant, it leaves room for a few key improvements.
Performance, Battery, and Media
The core experience is where the phone truly shines. Performance and fluidity are phenomenal, and file management is a breeze—transferring recorded video clips directly to an external USB-C drive is fast and simple. Battery life is very reliable, and the fast charging speeds are great when you need a quick top-up.
As a massive music fan, audio performance is top-tier. Using LDAC with my headphones allows for high-bitrate playback with deep clarity and instrument separation. Productivity-wise, heavy multitasking is a daily staple, the display is gorgeous and bright, selfies look great, and I love the privacy feature that lets me selectively hide certain screen content.
AI Features: Still Early Days
When it comes to AI, it feels like it's still just getting started, with plenty of room for improvement. Where I actually find myself using it the most is for photo editing, especially the magic eraser tool.
However, the AI assistant experience has its quirks—for instance, when trying to reply to messages on WhatsApp, the smart replies often feel a bit robotic and unnatural. More broadly, I feel like the device's AI should b
Performance, Battery, and Media
The core experience is where the phone truly shines. Performance and fluidity are phenomenal, and file management is a breeze—transferring recorded video clips directly to an external USB-C drive is fast and simple. Battery life is very reliable, and the fast charging speeds are great when you need a quick top-up.
As a massive music fan, audio performance is top-tier. Using LDAC with my headphones allows for high-bitrate playback with deep clarity and instrument separation. Productivity-wise, heavy multitasking is a daily staple, the display is gorgeous and bright, selfies look great, and I love the privacy feature that lets me selectively hide certain screen content.
AI Features: Still Early Days
When it comes to AI, it feels like it's still just getting started, with plenty of room for improvement. Where I actually find myself using it the most is for photo editing, especially the magic eraser tool.
However, the AI assistant experience has its quirks—for instance, when trying to reply to messages on WhatsApp, the smart replies often feel a bit robotic and unnatural. More broadly, I feel like the device's AI should b
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the s pen
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Trevorslady3
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this model for both my hubs and I. We use these phones for everything from gaming, bill pay, banking even social media. Don't need a laptop or tablet, you can do everything on here.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 ULTRA.. FOR THE WIN
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Kimberly
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I choose the Samsung Galaxy 26 Ultra for its sleek design and its phenomenal camera. Its the perfect size for someone who is always on the go and needs to keep up with their phone. It has all the features that I've come to love from Samsung, but the new and improved camera is a game changer.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy S26 Ultra – The Ultimate Android Flagship
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Love2xplore
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for a while now, and I’m genuinely impressed. The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED display is stunning — bright, smooth at 120Hz, and that new Privacy Display feature is a game-changer. Being able to keep my screen private from side glances while everything stays crystal clear for me is something I didn’t know I needed until I had it.
Performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is buttery smooth no matter what I throw at it. Multitasking, gaming, AI features — everything feels instant. The camera setup continues to deliver excellent results, especially with the brighter apertures on the main and 5x lenses that make low-light photos noticeably better. Battery life easily gets me through a full day (often more), and the faster charging is a welcome upgrade.
The S Pen is still incredibly useful for notes and productivity, One UI feels refined, and knowing I’ll get seven years of software support gives real peace of mind. It’s thinner and lighter than previous Ultras while keeping that premium build and IP68 durability.
If you’re looking for a powerful, feature-packed Android phone that does almost everything exceptionally well, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is an easy recommendation. Highly satisfied!
Performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is buttery smooth no matter what I throw at it. Multitasking, gaming, AI features — everything feels instant. The camera setup continues to deliver excellent results, especially with the brighter apertures on the main and 5x lenses that make low-light photos noticeably better. Battery life easily gets me through a full day (often more), and the faster charging is a welcome upgrade.
The S Pen is still incredibly useful for notes and productivity, One UI feels refined, and knowing I’ll get seven years of software support gives real peace of mind. It’s thinner and lighter than previous Ultras while keeping that premium build and IP68 durability.
If you’re looking for a powerful, feature-packed Android phone that does almost everything exceptionally well, the Galaxy S26 Ultra is an easy recommendation. Highly satisfied!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great device
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Gbphone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the built-in privacy screen, the battery is better. It works very smooth and easy.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great battery life, imagine quality, customizable
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: Sose102
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So I chose to upgrade to the Samsung S26 ultra because of the battery life, image quality, and customizable settings. I use to have the Google pixel 8 pro and my biggest complaint from that phone was the battery life and customizable settings. It was a simple phone made for a simple user. I use my phone heavily, whether it be streaming videos or looking up information on the search bar. Being able to optimize settings to extend my battery life is very important to me. I am on the go very often and don't have the luxury of having a charger on me all the time. I can always use the settings to increase the quality of images and videos as well. When I do slow down for a bit I take many videos and images. The galaxy S26 ultra has a fantastic zoom feature that very few phones can come close to. Two negatives come to mind with the Samsung s26 ultra, the stylus does not have any Bluetooth features. That for me defeats the purpose of the stylus, the second is the heavy lean towards Ai features. Please for the love of the universe stop shoving Ai down my throat, its too gimmicky to be a main focus of a smartphone, I would rather Samsung actually invest in real features on this phone rather than another Ai slop gimick.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung has been great since the Samsung S5
on August 10, 2026
Posted by: mikedaman9000
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung products have been great since the Samsung S5 and the s26 ultra continues to blaze that same trail. The Samsung watch ultra helped me write a fitness book - www.hyperdensitymatrix.com
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US