[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I would like to offer some observations regarding the S26 Ultra. Firstly, while the device demonstrates commendable performance, the improvements over the S25 Ultra appear to be incremental rather than transformative. Application launch and closure times are marginally quicker, but this represents the extent of the discernible enhancements.
Secondly, the integrated Galaxy AI features, while conceptually sound, have not consistently met expectations in practical applications. For instance, in a scenario where my mother communicated her birthday plans via text, the AI assistant did not proactively facilitate event scheduling or planning, which was an anticipated capability.
My final point pertains to the privacy screen functionality. While the feature offers utility, it does not fully address privacy concerns unless the maximum privacy setting is activated. This particular setting, however, compromises display contrast and panel quality, which I find counterproductive. It would be beneficial to explore alternative implementations that enhance privacy without degrading the visual experience.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This thing zooms so far I can read license plates from next week. The camera sees things my eyes can’t, my battery lasts longer than my work shifts, and the screen is brighter than my future.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The camera is nice but the battery was defective from the day I got it. I was given the run around by tech for many days and after about 50 phone calls I finally got a resolution from the other team. Tech support was absolutly horrifying. I have officially lost my love for Samsung.
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Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 20, 2026
Hello there, thank you for sharing your experience of your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We understand how distressing it is to have a new device that you believe is not operating as intended, and how that can increase when you are needing to discuss with different groups options for a resolution. We have provided links to troubleshooting guides to help maximize the battery life of your device if you experience this frustration again. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you any time you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Get the most out of your Galaxy phone or tablet battery https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS00078987/ Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet https://www.samsung.com/us/support/troubleshooting/TSG01001388/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Awesome device and I paired it with the new ear bu
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Love2buysamsung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This device is just amazing I love the AI on it and I've been using it every day I paired it with a brand new pair of Samsung earbuds 4 Pro and it's awesome if my phone is locked it will tell me who sent me a text. I am able to get a lot of work done using the Samsung Ai and it's just awesome
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 ULTRA is easily one of the best phones ever made. It combines power, design, and reliability better than almost any other smartphone available today.