Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,344 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,344 reviews
5 Stars
11,655
4 Stars
1,345
3 Stars
206
2 Stars
54
1 Star
84
65%of customers recommend this product.
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92 out of
141)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Great Features and ups the game from s25 Ultra
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Shepelectronics
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a galaxy s25 Ultra and although on paper, the s26 Ultra doesn't seem like a huge difference but it really is. The 60 watt cord charging and 25 watt wireless charging really helps even though the battery is the same size as the s25. It does make a difference. Also the chip makes the battery run more efficient. The Galaxy AI on this phone is pretty amazing. The things that you can do straight from your gallery is awesome. Transforming any picture into anything that you want pretty much. Also the creative Studio where you can make greeting cards or invitations is a nice touch as well. The privacy screen is awesome and does a pretty good job. Also the audio eraser AI is great and now you can use it with third party apps and it works pretty well. I can tell from the s25 ultra that the s26 ultra definitely moves faster and the screen is amazingly clear and bright and colorful. The Galaxy AI on this phone is definitely a step up it seems. Also the camera even though on paper is the same as the s25, I can tell that it is better. The photos it takes look amazingly clear and color perfection. Definitely if you're upgrading from an s23 or s24 I would recommend getting the s26 Ultra but I would get the ultra rather than the Plus or the regular model. The ultra is where the s26 line shines.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra: Great Privacy Display & smart Galaxy AI
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Seoljio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The S26 Ultra has completely streamlined my workday. I use it constantly for work emails and document scanning, but the new Galaxy AI 'Now Nudge' is the real standout—it proactively suggests files I need right when I'm texting. Plus, the Privacy Display is a lifesaver for checking sensitive info while I'm out in public!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Most amazing phone ever
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Hardcoreuser0327
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A Flawless Upgrade with Game-Changing AI
Pros:
Built-in Privacy Display Groundbreaking Agentic AI and Call Screening AI-driven ProScaler for gaming Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 cooling
Review:
I’ve used the S24 Ultra and the S25 Ultra, and while the Galaxy S26 Ultra looks similar at first glance, the functional upgrades and new Galaxy AI tools make it a massive leap forward.
The absolute standout is the new Privacy Display. Spending hours a day on the road with passengers in the back seat, being able to instantly toggle screen visibility so people can't snoop on personal apps is invaluable. The new AI features complement this perfectly. The Call Screening AI is incredibly effective at automatically filtering out spam and robocalls while I'm driving. Even better, the new Agentic AI takes convenience to another level—being able to just ask the phone to autonomously book a ride for me when I'm off the clock, without having to manually tap through the app, is a brilliant time-saver.
Battery life and performance remain phenomenal. The 5,000 mAh capacity easily survives long shifts of running continuous GPS navigation without needing a midday charge. When I'm taking a break from my main PC gaming rig, the new AI-powered ProScaler works wonders. It sharply upscales lower-resolution mobile games, and the new Snapdragon chip handles the heavy lifting flawlessly without turning the phone into a space heater.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good enough
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Larrcom10
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was going to return the phone as I was upgrading from a 24 ultra. I do not like the camera bump. Even with a case it can't sit flat on a table. It's ridiculous. I decided to keep it because I wanted a newer phone. It is all around better but I feel like they are assuming we will just buy anything they put out. It's good but not great.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Has great features
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Shortie1990
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The earbuds since i been using them it has impact my life in a way that makes everything i could hear clear and smooth the earbuds there are way different then other earbuds for me Samsung are the best.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
This product has less features then i thought
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Caddy712
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It didn't come with the magsafe features the privacy screen is cool
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 15, 2026
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Familiar and Innovative
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: MichiTech
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The S26 Ultra is a great iteration to the Galaxy Ultra line. It is both familiar and innovative. It is still a great a snappy device with a bright and clear display. I love the new privacy display. It gives me piece of mind public with my social anxiety. I also love that you can toggle the privacy display just for notifications for day to day use. I can't wait to use the S26 ultra for concerts. The new horizon lock is a great feature for my shaky hands.
I am not one to go out of my way and use AI features often, but the galaxy AI features in this phone make it so seamless to use. I use the circle search feature daily to search images and text. It's also a very useful tool to quickly highlight and translate text as well. A new AI feature I am loving is the audio eraser. I use it when I watch YouTube videos or livestreams with lots of background noise to enhance voices. It does a decent job removing the distracting background noise and quickly accessible to toggle on and off from the swipe down menu.
Overall, I am loving my new Galaxy S26 Ultra and would recommend it to any power user like myself.
I am not one to go out of my way and use AI features often, but the galaxy AI features in this phone make it so seamless to use. I use the circle search feature daily to search images and text. It's also a very useful tool to quickly highlight and translate text as well. A new AI feature I am loving is the audio eraser. I use it when I watch YouTube videos or livestreams with lots of background noise to enhance voices. It does a decent job removing the distracting background noise and quickly accessible to toggle on and off from the swipe down menu.
Overall, I am loving my new Galaxy S26 Ultra and would recommend it to any power user like myself.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This phone is beyond what I expected. It's GREAT!
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Deathstroke8b
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great camera, great battery, Ai is fun to use and very helpful. Videos are crystal clear and gaming is flawless, best phone I've ever had.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US