Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,452 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,452 reviews
5 Stars
11,745
4 Stars
1,357
3 Stars
209
2 Stars
56
1 Star
85
65%of customers recommend this product.
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93 out of
144)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
Good product, fast charging, cameras good
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: oksherpa
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Headline: The perfect "everyday" flagship.
I've been using the S26 for a few weeks now, and it’s honestly one of the best compact phones I’ve ever owned. The jump to a 6.3-inch screen is a sweet spot—it feels slightly bigger but still fits perfectly in one hand.
Pros:
* The Display: 120Hz refresh rate is buttery smooth, and the brightness makes it easy to read even in direct sunlight.
Performance: The new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat (or getting too hot).
Battery: The slightly larger 4,300mAh battery actually gets me through a full day of heavy use now.
Cons:
Still wish they would upgrade the camera hardware a bit more, but the AI processing makes the photos look great anyway.
* Charging is capped at 25W, which feels a bit slow in 2026.
Final Verdict: If you want a powerful phone that doesn't feel like a brick in your pocket, this is it.
I've been using the S26 for a few weeks now, and it’s honestly one of the best compact phones I’ve ever owned. The jump to a 6.3-inch screen is a sweet spot—it feels slightly bigger but still fits perfectly in one hand.
Pros:
* The Display: 120Hz refresh rate is buttery smooth, and the brightness makes it easy to read even in direct sunlight.
Performance: The new Snapdragon 8 Elite chip handles everything I throw at it without breaking a sweat (or getting too hot).
Battery: The slightly larger 4,300mAh battery actually gets me through a full day of heavy use now.
Cons:
Still wish they would upgrade the camera hardware a bit more, but the AI processing makes the photos look great anyway.
* Charging is capped at 25W, which feels a bit slow in 2026.
Final Verdict: If you want a powerful phone that doesn't feel like a brick in your pocket, this is it.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone!
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Rockee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone for work and personal. Love the AI option makes researching a lot easier and the option for privacy screen specially while looking at my bank app. The camera is awesome as always! Can't wait to try it out and all the features that im still getting used to when I go see BTS in concert!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung s26
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: PBMB1297
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Absolutely the best samsung yet. The new features are amazing. The privacy features are my favorite. It is fast. One to definitely be bought.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features on the phone like the fast charging
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: DATBOYG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The galaxy AI is very helpful for everyday use, when I needed for answer or directions it really helps.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Family loves them
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: SouthernZombie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First and foremost my wife and kid love their new S26 Ultras. Im actually very jealous of them. My son uses the Galaxy AI to ask questions about Pokemon on a regular basis. My wife uses it to fine tune recipes when shes trying something new and to help her design her next tattoo idea. Plus the bigger battery helps my wife get thru her full shift at work since her job requires the use of a very battery intensive app. Nothing the complain about with the S26 Ultra.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great screen and battery
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Richard
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the screen clarity and brightness plus the battery life has a been a game changer. The Galaxy AI has been useful in interesting and unexpected ways. Enjoying the new phone, my old one was an S22U.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great overall but poor location for wireless charg
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Dillon
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy AI photo editing is the best I've seen on a phone. Bright screen and the new privacy screen setting is a great addition. My only issue is my previous mag safe and wireless chargers do not fit well with the official samsung magnet phone case.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for an Artist
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: TheMistyPhantom
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded to the 26 Ultra because I am an artist and I like to draw. It's like having a mini drawing tablet in my hand. Every once in a while, the keyboard gets confused and glitches out, but it's fixed once I hit reset.
I don't use Galaxy AI often, but the times I have used it, it's been mostly accurate. I've noticed some inconsistencies in the information it provides, but it's to be expected with things like this.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US