Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(6,417 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 6,417 reviews
5 Stars
5,636
4 Stars
624
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
23
1 Star
40
67%of customers recommend this product.
(
47 out of
70)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Best Android phone available!
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Lovemyphone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great Picture Quality: The "ProVisual" Edge
Samsung has pushed its camera hardware further with the new ProVisual Engine. While the 200MP main sensor remains the star, the real story is the aperture upgrade to f/1.4, allowing for significantly better low-light performance and a natural, creamy bokeh that rivals dedicated cameras.
Zoom Excellence: The 50MP telephoto lens now features a brighter f/2.9 aperture, making 5x and 10x shots crisp even at dusk.
Horizontal Lock: A new video feature that ensures your horizon stays perfectly level, no matter how much the phone tilts during action shots.
⚡ Fast Processing: Unmatched Speed
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) is a beast. Whether you are exporting 8K video or playing the most demanding AAA mobile titles, the S26 Ultra doesn't break a sweat.
Thermal Management: The enlarged vapor chamber keeps the device cool during intensive tasks, resulting in a 72% stability score in stress tests—a massive jump from previous generations.
Efficiency: Combined with the new chip, the 5,000mAh battery easily clears a day and a half of heavy use.
🤖 Powerful AI Tools: Smarter, Not Just Flashier
Galaxy AI has evolved from a collection of "cool tricks" into an essential toolkit.
Live Nudge: The AI now anticipates your needs by analyzing on-screen context to suggest calendar invites, map routes, or translation in real-time without you asking.
Samsung has pushed its camera hardware further with the new ProVisual Engine. While the 200MP main sensor remains the star, the real story is the aperture upgrade to f/1.4, allowing for significantly better low-light performance and a natural, creamy bokeh that rivals dedicated cameras.
Zoom Excellence: The 50MP telephoto lens now features a brighter f/2.9 aperture, making 5x and 10x shots crisp even at dusk.
Horizontal Lock: A new video feature that ensures your horizon stays perfectly level, no matter how much the phone tilts during action shots.
⚡ Fast Processing: Unmatched Speed
Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (for Galaxy) is a beast. Whether you are exporting 8K video or playing the most demanding AAA mobile titles, the S26 Ultra doesn't break a sweat.
Thermal Management: The enlarged vapor chamber keeps the device cool during intensive tasks, resulting in a 72% stability score in stress tests—a massive jump from previous generations.
Efficiency: Combined with the new chip, the 5,000mAh battery easily clears a day and a half of heavy use.
🤖 Powerful AI Tools: Smarter, Not Just Flashier
Galaxy AI has evolved from a collection of "cool tricks" into an essential toolkit.
Live Nudge: The AI now anticipates your needs by analyzing on-screen context to suggest calendar invites, map routes, or translation in real-time without you asking.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Fast phone.
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Newbuyer
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never splurged on a phone before, until now, and I can't believe how fast it is.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I was afraid, but now I love it.
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: OdinofLordran
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I read the reviews online and since everybody was complaining about the screen, I was hesitating in getting this phone. Now that I have it, and after a month of use, I can tell that the screen is great and the Galaxy AI features are amazing. This is the first Ultra I have and I will recommend to people to not listen to complainers online and live the experience by themselves.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I'm in love with this phone
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Sammydevotee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the first time that I feel Samsung has made a huge stride in their technological advancements. The phone does so much in the world of cameras. The way that it has integrated AI makes usage seamless. This phone has taken the best of everything between the other main operating system for mobile phones in America and Samsung and Google and turned it into the s26ultra
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing upgrade!
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Antares
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the s26 ultra. I'm constantly on the go and it ties into my work for a fast reliable device. I depend on a device that's going to in hand almost 24/7 due to work. Now for the at home aspect I love playing with the Google AI for quick edits and photo fixes.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good Not Great
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: ZAK563
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just upgraded from a 24 Ultra and there isn't much difference. Camera and battery life are similar. I haven't had much use for the AI features to be able to comment on if they're worth it or not.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Excellent phone
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: AlexYork
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone has a great AI features. Great phone. What else can you say about this phone. It is a good as it gets
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Really liking this phone.
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Ronsultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is fast on the response. I use the AI features everyday. I am amazed at the AI responses and how thorough they are. I am on a low fiber diet for a while and check AI for anything I eat to make sure I can. In the morning when I pickup my phone i can see if raining, snowing, still dark out, etc just by looking at the wallpaper screen. I still need some time to check everything out but I am happy with this phone.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US