Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,411 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,411 reviews
5 Stars
6,498
4 Stars
729
3 Stars
114
2 Stars
27
1 Star
43
69%of customers recommend this product.
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58 out of
84)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
Nothing different from S25
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: FM2026
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, I haven't noticed anything new from previous phone, the S25. I would say it has some behaviors i didn't see before. Like, apps popping up when touching the phone when the phone has the screen off.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Worth the upgrade?
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: T3cHG33k
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily one of the most powerful phones out right now. Design-wise, it feels familiar. It’s still premium and refined, but nothing here really feels drastically new at first glance. Where Samsung really separates itself is in what it’s doing differently. The biggest example is the built-in Privacy Display—something no other major phone has done at a hardware level. It physically limits viewing angles, meaning people next to you can’t see your screen. It’s not just a gimmick—it actually changes how comfortable you feel using your phone in public.
Then there’s the AI. Unlike a lot of companies that treat AI like an extra app, Samsung has built it into the entire system. Features like Now Nudge and Now Brief proactively suggest actions based on what you’re doing, while tools like Photo Assist let you edit or even generate parts of images with simple prompts. What makes it stand out is how “well-rounded” it feels. The AI isn’t just for one thing—it’s everywhere: camera, search, calls, daily tasks, even automation across apps. It’s designed to save time, not just show off.
Performance is top-tier and easily handles all of this, though it’s more power than most people need. The camera is still excellent, especially in low light, but not a massive leap. Battery life is solid and reliable.
So, is it worth the upgrade? If you’re coming from an older phone, absolut
Then there’s the AI. Unlike a lot of companies that treat AI like an extra app, Samsung has built it into the entire system. Features like Now Nudge and Now Brief proactively suggest actions based on what you’re doing, while tools like Photo Assist let you edit or even generate parts of images with simple prompts. What makes it stand out is how “well-rounded” it feels. The AI isn’t just for one thing—it’s everywhere: camera, search, calls, daily tasks, even automation across apps. It’s designed to save time, not just show off.
Performance is top-tier and easily handles all of this, though it’s more power than most people need. The camera is still excellent, especially in low light, but not a massive leap. Battery life is solid and reliable.
So, is it worth the upgrade? If you’re coming from an older phone, absolut
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great device
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Loveofgalaxy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The phone it self in hand feels great, it being slightly rounded edges make it fit better in the hand !!
The color violet cobalt is great!!
I am type 2 diabetic so I use a libre 3 sensor in my arm to monitor my sugars, I will say the bigger vapor chamber makes a big difference as the phone doesn't get that warm when running for long periods of time..... my s25 ultra got uncomfortablely warm from that... so that is a HUGE plus!!
The new Galaxy AI features are a lot of fun.
All together the phone is a nice upgrade.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great so far
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Anthony
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my second in the ultra series, love it . Everything works well, sometime beyond expectations.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Overall a win!
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Sam1app0
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far I'm loving my S26 Ultra! I'm coming from an S23 Ultra so it was well worth upgrading. Seems to be a lot snappier and the Galaxy AI works great! I do kinda wish it had the magsafe ring built in but not a huge deal since you can get it with a case. I've never been a huge fan or user actually of the S pen but I can see how people like having one. But there's probably way more this flagship can do than I'll ever figure out or need lol Overall I'm glad I upgraded and would do it again!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the upgrade!
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: BigChief
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Definitely an upgrade from my last device. So far I'm really liking some of the newer features, including Galaxy AI. There are some things that make day to day tasks simpler, and a few features I'm still learning about. I also really like the enhanced screen privacy feature. Overall a solid device that I will recommend.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love the privacy screen
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Purps77
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best part would be the privacy feature. Works great in both dark n light mode. I do miss changing the background of text messages but not the biggest deal breaker.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Like the privacy screen.
on April 13, 2026
Posted by: Willis
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Like the new features, especially the screen, I do think the brightness isn't enough would like it to be a bit brighter. Cameras have this weird coding where you can see the focus switch as the phone switches between lenses.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US