Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,461 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,461 reviews
5 Stars
11,752
4 Stars
1,359
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
5
Love GS26 ultra and all it's new features.
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Graygs26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the Galaxy AI features this GS26 Ultra has like erase imperfection from photos and erase unwanted audio from videos. The integrated privacy screen feature is also great, can be used when needed. And let's talk about the video stabilizing when the phone rotates to horizontal it's absolutely awesome I love my new GS26 Ultra.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
My Thoughts
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: MissingSlayer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I came from a Galaxy s25 Ultra to the Galaxy s26 Ultra and have not been disappointed. The Privacy Screen is a very nice addition to the lineup as well as the better implementation of Galaxy AI. The phone also doesn't get as hot as quick, like my s25 Ultra did. Overall, the Galaxy s26 Ultra is a worthy upgrade!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Perfect phone for me
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Mon1Denver
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the functions available on this phone. I previously had a Note and then tried a few phones in between but this is one I will hold on to for as long as possible. It's a little big but you get used to that. It's a mini device right in my pocket.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone with new tech
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: HoloCollecting
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the S26 Ultra for about two weeks now, and honestly, it’s the first time in a few years that a phone upgrade actually felt "new."
The first thing you notice is the screen—it’s ridiculously bright. I was outside in direct sunlight yesterday and didn't even have to squint to read my texts. The build feels super solid too; the titanium frame gives it a nice weight without feeling like a brick in my pocket.
What really sold me, though, is how much Galaxy AI has improved. It doesn't feel like a gimmick anymore. I’ve been using the live translation feature for work calls, and it’s almost instant now. Plus, the generative photo editing is a lifesaver—I managed to "clean up" some messy background clutter in a photo of my dog, and you can’t even tell it was edited.
Battery life is also a beast. I’m getting through a full day of heavy use (plenty of gaming and maps) with about 30% left by the time I hit the charger at night. If you’re on the fence about upgrading, just do it. This thing is a powerhouse.
The first thing you notice is the screen—it’s ridiculously bright. I was outside in direct sunlight yesterday and didn't even have to squint to read my texts. The build feels super solid too; the titanium frame gives it a nice weight without feeling like a brick in my pocket.
What really sold me, though, is how much Galaxy AI has improved. It doesn't feel like a gimmick anymore. I’ve been using the live translation feature for work calls, and it’s almost instant now. Plus, the generative photo editing is a lifesaver—I managed to "clean up" some messy background clutter in a photo of my dog, and you can’t even tell it was edited.
Battery life is also a beast. I’m getting through a full day of heavy use (plenty of gaming and maps) with about 30% left by the time I hit the charger at night. If you’re on the fence about upgrading, just do it. This thing is a powerhouse.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love all the new features. Security and AI
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: VPvman
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my Samsung for everyday usage. I use its Galaxy AI functions and take advantage of the new screen security features. It allows me to browse, text and work on my ozone while in public.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing phone !!!
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Poogio1340
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI is amazing on my new ultra i really love the battery life and the camera
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Upgrade I needed!
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: NayNee22
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I finally upgraded from my s22 Ultra to a s26 Ultra and it was worth it! I only have one complaint and that is the lack of connectivity with the sPen. It was super disappointing to lose that especially as I used it as a remote often for content creation and more. Other than that the screen, features, and camera upgrade have been amazing! I create content for an Instagram account and the enhanced photos make a huge difference. I have not used the AI features much as I have not needed them yet but I am excited to do so. The privacy screen is also so nice. I have it setup to only turn on for certain apps and it nice because I don't like attaching things to my screen so to have one built in a great feature. The battery life has BLOWN me away. I can't believe i can go a full day with regular usage and still have more to go by the end of the day. Overall extremely impressed and happy with the device and continuing to explore thr features.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Not sure if I see a benefit over the S23 Ultra
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Mollie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I traded in my S23 Ultra for an S26 Ultra due to the trade in value of the S23 being good, and honestly I don't think I see any difference in performance. The biggest difference I notice is in the battery life, but I'm sure that has to do with my previous battery already being three years old and this one being new. I was hoping for faster performance, but this phone is very slow to open apps it hasn't accessed before. I find myself putting my phone down and walking away for a minute or so, similar to what I used to do back in the dial up days. It's quite frustrating and not something I'm used to with smartphones, but it's just become the way of life over the past few weeks. If I knew a month ago what I know now, I would have kept the S23 Ultra another year. I don't really use the Galaxy AI features and it's annoying when I accidently trigger them and have to keep tapping my phone screen in a panic to get out of it. It always happens at the worst time.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US