Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,382 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,382 reviews
5 Stars
11,685
4 Stars
1,350
3 Stars
208
2 Stars
55
1 Star
84
65%of customers recommend this product.
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92 out of
142)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Wolfultras26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This device truly excels when it comes to photography, capturing stunning detail and vibrant colors in every shot. The battery life is also remarkably impressive, easily lasting through a full day of heavy use. I've found that Galaxy AI features enhance the overall user experience significantly. The intuitive interface and robust performance make it a joy to use daily. Overall, it's a top-tier smartphone that delivers on all fronts.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Elpatron
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Writing
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is, without exaggeration, one of the most refined and powerful smartphones I have ever used. From the moment you pick it up, it’s clear that this device was designed with intention, precision, and a deep understanding of what modern users actually need. It’s not just an incremental upgrade—it feels like a culmination of years of innovation finally coming together in a meaningful way.
Let’s start with the design. The Galaxy S26 Ultra strikes a perfect balance between premium and practical. The build quality is exceptional, with a solid yet comfortable feel in the hand. The materials used give it a polished, high-end look without making it overly fragile or slippery. The edges are smoother and more ergonomic than previous generations, making it easier to hold for extended periods. It’s the kind of phone that feels just as good as it looks, and that matters more than people think when you’re using it every single day.
The display is easily one of the standout features. Samsung has always been known for its screens, but the S26 Ultra takes it to another level. The brightness is incredible, even in direct sunlight, and the colors are vibrant without being oversaturated. Whether you’re watching videos, scrolling through social media, or working on documents, everything looks crisp and fluid. The high refresh rate makes interactions feel smooth and responsive, and once you get used to it, it’s hard to go back to anything else. This is the kind of display
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is, without exaggeration, one of the most refined and powerful smartphones I have ever used. From the moment you pick it up, it’s clear that this device was designed with intention, precision, and a deep understanding of what modern users actually need. It’s not just an incremental upgrade—it feels like a culmination of years of innovation finally coming together in a meaningful way.
Let’s start with the design. The Galaxy S26 Ultra strikes a perfect balance between premium and practical. The build quality is exceptional, with a solid yet comfortable feel in the hand. The materials used give it a polished, high-end look without making it overly fragile or slippery. The edges are smoother and more ergonomic than previous generations, making it easier to hold for extended periods. It’s the kind of phone that feels just as good as it looks, and that matters more than people think when you’re using it every single day.
The display is easily one of the standout features. Samsung has always been known for its screens, but the S26 Ultra takes it to another level. The brightness is incredible, even in direct sunlight, and the colors are vibrant without being oversaturated. Whether you’re watching videos, scrolling through social media, or working on documents, everything looks crisp and fluid. The high refresh rate makes interactions feel smooth and responsive, and once you get used to it, it’s hard to go back to anything else. This is the kind of display
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Wow26ultra
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: 26wowultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What an amazing new phone it's such an upgrade from the 25. Galaxy AI is so intuitive.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone I've ever owned
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Dutty74
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my Galaxy S26 Ultra and the privacy display is a game changer. Being the first phone to have it makes it even better. Galaxy AI is such a great feature as well because it makes searching for things so simple
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Awesome features!!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Whynot
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Is a great phone, the cameras are really good and I love how much has the AI features increased in this phone and is really awesome to see the new privacy screen, besides that I thought there will be a big difference compared my s23 ultra and this phone, but there's not really this phone feels smoother but I expected a bigger change from a phone 3 generations older, the privacy screen works well but sometimes when you are looking on the side you can still see the phone's screen very well so somtimes it doesn't feel there is a privacy display.
The galaxy buds 4 pro are fantastic, I expected them to be great but they are just excelente, excelent sound and excelent noise canceling!!
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This has amazing capabilities
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Samsunggirl
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I updated from the s25. This ultra s26 is absolutely amazing. The a1 is fun to use. It can be pretty helpful. The privacy.screen is super helpfull. I can't say enough good tIings about this.phone..8m.a very happy girl with it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
So far! So good!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Kenji1414
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great phone but the non Bluetooth spen and aluminum frame is a let down for me everything else is great!
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A true upgrade for me!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Icehouse719
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There's are so many improvements I recognize in the the S26 Ultra vs my S24 Ultra. First, the new device is noticeably faster. The face unlock is more consistent and very fast. The screen is sharper and colors seem more vibrant, but certain Galaxy AI features are now indispensable to me. Now Brief and Now Nudge are great, but the Call Screener is next level for me. It is a true time saver! I make use of this daily. I am happy I choose to upgrade now; the S26 Ultra is a true upgrade to me!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US