Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(15,667 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 15,667 reviews
5 Stars
13,698
4 Stars
1,569
3 Stars
241
2 Stars
64
1 Star
95
66%of customers recommend this product.
(
100 out of
152)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Well balanced and privacy heavy!
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: Chiefmooka
Overall great device. A bounce back from the s24 and s25. Definitely a improvement. S24 was peak but, this one sheds a great deal on privacy and protection regardless of what situation you are in. With the notifications of how and when someone is attempting to take your phone to the privacy of the screen, it really does make up for what the previous phones lacked. Similar in performance but still efficient. Had the device for about 6 months now and I think its great for everyday use.
Features
5
Performance
5
Design
5
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone yet!
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: MrAnthony804
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a photographer I wanted a phone that I could use for quick shots and video that was at least close to what I was getting with camera..this S26 Ultra actually did better with the the pictures than my pro camera, and the video was outstanding. I'm so impressed with the S26 Ultra that my next wedding I plan to include it more in my wedding day process. Love it!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Best Phone I've Had in YEARS
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: NevisianBeauty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was due for a new phone and I chose the Galaxy S26 Ultra. I am so glad that I did because it is by far a huge upgrade. The OS, the response time of the software, the ability to customize practically every aspect of the phone, the S-Pen... I could go on and on about what is great with this phone. It feels great in my hands, the screen size is great - wall to wall picture. I use the S26 Ultra for my everyday phone, talk, text, video call, gaming - everything and it was extremely easy to get started and transfer my data. I love the options of the fingerprint or the pin to unlock. Photo quality is excellent,the zoom range and clarity of images and photos is far and away the best.
I've been on the fence for a whole about getting this phone and I'm so glad I finally did it. I have no regrets and I would recommend the S26 Ultra to everyone I know and already have lol. I'm like look what I can do with my phone!!!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Phone Great Price
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: CCOOK0585
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose to upgrade from the S24 Ultra to the S26 Ultra and it was a good choice. I love all the camera features and functions not too mention the specs. It was an excellent choice for my photos. I love the screen size and security features too. Glad I upgraded.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Sucks
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: Luv2shop
from Anchorage, Alaska
Sucks. Runs android open source and modified already to running ad scams. They are refurbished phones
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, August 26, 2026
Hi there Luv2shop, we appreciate you sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We completely understand how important your device is to you every day, and we are always happy to help our customers have the best possible experience with their chosen device. We have provided a link to an article to help you with any pop-ups you may be experiencing. We have also provided links to the complete manual and the Samsung Support Team to assist you further with the customization and troubleshooting assistance for your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
Get rid of pop-up ads on your Galaxy phone
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00084982/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
Facebook
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Get rid of pop-up ads on your Galaxy phone
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00084982/
Product Manuals
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Solid Refresh
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: JfontS26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the reason I chose Samsung over other Android models, I know that the device and the software will be solid. Reliability and quality are what keep me coming back. Solid construction, snappy performance, and reliable power.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Absolute Powerhouse: Stunning Display, Unbeatable
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: Shaun1979
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for a couple of weeks now, and it is easily the best overall smartphone on the market.
The Display: Samsung outdid themselves again. The 6.9-inch screen is ridiculously bright, sharp, and buttery smooth. Outdoor visibility in direct sunlight is incredible, and the anti-reflective armor coating makes reading and watching videos effortless.
The Cameras: The camera system is a beast. The upgraded f/1.4 aperture on the 200MP main lens lets in tons of light for crisp night shots, and the dual telephoto lenses (3x and 5x optical) give you unbelievable zoom detail without losing quality. Point-and-shoot photos look professional right out of the box.
Reception & Connectivity: Signal strength is top-tier. I’m pulling strong 5G reception and clear calls in areas where my old phone used to drop connections completely. Wi-Fi performance is equally rock-solid.
Performance & Battery: Driven by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, it handles heavy gaming, multi-tasking, and AI editing without stuttering or overheating. Battery life easily lasts me standard all-day heavy use with power to spare, and the faster charging is a very welcome upgrade.
If you want the absolute peak Android experience, this is the phone to get. Worth every penny!
The Display: Samsung outdid themselves again. The 6.9-inch screen is ridiculously bright, sharp, and buttery smooth. Outdoor visibility in direct sunlight is incredible, and the anti-reflective armor coating makes reading and watching videos effortless.
The Cameras: The camera system is a beast. The upgraded f/1.4 aperture on the 200MP main lens lets in tons of light for crisp night shots, and the dual telephoto lenses (3x and 5x optical) give you unbelievable zoom detail without losing quality. Point-and-shoot photos look professional right out of the box.
Reception & Connectivity: Signal strength is top-tier. I’m pulling strong 5G reception and clear calls in areas where my old phone used to drop connections completely. Wi-Fi performance is equally rock-solid.
Performance & Battery: Driven by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, it handles heavy gaming, multi-tasking, and AI editing without stuttering or overheating. Battery life easily lasts me standard all-day heavy use with power to spare, and the faster charging is a very welcome upgrade.
If you want the absolute peak Android experience, this is the phone to get. Worth every penny!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic Choice
on August 26, 2026
Posted by: PsychadeLexx
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I desperately needed to upgrade from my old Pixel phone, and I'm so glad I chose to go with the Samsung S26 Ultra! I'm so impressed with it!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US