Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,331 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,331 reviews
5 Stars
11,646
4 Stars
1,343
3 Stars
205
2 Stars
54
1 Star
83
65%of customers recommend this product.
(
90 out of
139)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
I love the feel of the device
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Shorty
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My phone is primarily for personal use. I love the galaxy AI makes researching, studying and over all daily use easier. Coming from the S24 ultrani have no regrets upgrading. The feel of my new phone is just different it's easier to handle over the square shape of my previous phone and the privacy screen is a plus.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great screen and speed
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Chicagorunner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a heavy user I use a lot of data streaming a lot of YouTube and instagram user. So far the screen looks wonderful and the speed has been great. I'm really liking the camera for running content! Great phone for some Instagram influencers.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
First time Galaxy phone user
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Mando22
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love my new Galaxy s26 ultra, my first Galaxy phone ever. Enjoy using the Galaxy Ai feature and amazing camera.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Steady and reliable
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: StevieBee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgrading from a S23 Ultra, I wasn't expecting a lot of changes - and frankly, there aren't. I'm okay with that. I welcome the faster charging speeds though, it's refreshing to be able to plug in for a few minutes and have full battery whenever I need to.
I was concerned about giving up the 10x optical zoom featured on the S23 Ultra. The higher megapixels on the S26 Ultra, combined with some Galaxy AI magic, seem to make up the difference.
The privacy display is pretty cool. Being able to select when it is used based on what app I'm in makes it seamless. The intensity settings could be more diverse, as the highest setting even affects viewing the screen straight on.
One thing about battery life - with hours of use doom scrolling, this won't make it through the day with the screen set to the highest resolution. It hasn't been an issue for me - as simply plugging it in for 5 minutes gets me going for the rest of the day.
All in all, it's a steady and safe replacement to my S23 Ultra, with the faster charging spends being the crowning feature to highlight, along with the privacy screen.
One additional note - I've read that the privacy screen was giving people headaches. I haven't experienced that. Also, I didn't notice much of a difference in screen quality between my S23 Ultra and the S26 Ultra. So, the screen changes didn't compromise on quality to bring the new privacy screen feature.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Incredible boost to productivity
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: HTXIvan94
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use for S26 Ultra for work, gaming, media consumption and photography.
This is the perfect device for it all. Knox secures my data and Samsungs approach to Work profiles is so seamless. In addition, the privacy display helps me ensure no one is looking at confidential business data.
For gaming, the S26Ultra is cooler than ever and pushes performance better than a lot of PC laptops.
For photography, the improved sensors and processing logic has helped make the S26Ultra push out some of the most true-to-life photos yet. After using the previous 3 Ultra models, Samsung has done a lot to make this phone push out the most natural colors and lighting seen on a Galaxy device yet.
Lastly, my favorite Galaxy AI tool is the photo editor assist tool. Galaxy AI, compared to all other AI tools, is years ahead of the competition.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Beast
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Guero1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The best phone in the world, there's no other word to describe it! BEAST
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone I've owned. Camera blew my mind!
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Damaged1976
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has completely transformed the way I move through my day. From the moment I wake up to the second I set it down at night, this phone is in my hands and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Gaming is where this phone truly shines for me. I'm on it every chance I get, whether I'm grinding ranked matches during lunch or running late-night sessions after homework. The display is buttery smooth, the graphics are insane, and I've never once experienced lag that cost me a game. It keeps up with me no matter how intense things get, and the battery holds strong even through long sessions.
When it's time to unwind, I pull up a movie or show and the screen just pulls me in completely. The colors are vivid, the contrast is deep, and watching anything on this display feels almost cinematic. I've stopped reaching for my tablet because honestly, why bother?
Social media is a constant throughout my day. I'm scrolling, posting, and sharing more than I'd like to admit. The camera makes every photo look effortlessly good, so my posts actually get attention now. Stories, reels, quick snaps it all just works.
Then there's school. I use my phone to stay organized, take notes, research assignments, and communicate with classmates. It keeps me on track more than any planner ever did. Deadlines don't sneak up on me anymore.
This phone doesn't just fit into my routine it holds the whole thing together.
Gaming is where this phone truly shines for me. I'm on it every chance I get, whether I'm grinding ranked matches during lunch or running late-night sessions after homework. The display is buttery smooth, the graphics are insane, and I've never once experienced lag that cost me a game. It keeps up with me no matter how intense things get, and the battery holds strong even through long sessions.
When it's time to unwind, I pull up a movie or show and the screen just pulls me in completely. The colors are vivid, the contrast is deep, and watching anything on this display feels almost cinematic. I've stopped reaching for my tablet because honestly, why bother?
Social media is a constant throughout my day. I'm scrolling, posting, and sharing more than I'd like to admit. The camera makes every photo look effortlessly good, so my posts actually get attention now. Stories, reels, quick snaps it all just works.
Then there's school. I use my phone to stay organized, take notes, research assignments, and communicate with classmates. It keeps me on track more than any planner ever did. Deadlines don't sneak up on me anymore.
This phone doesn't just fit into my routine it holds the whole thing together.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone ever!
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Ken12b
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I haven't upgraded phone in a while so when this phone came out I had to get my hands on everything about it is so fast crisp and clean I love that I have galaxy AI to help with almost about anything u can think of !
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US