Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,324 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,324 reviews
5 Stars
11,641
4 Stars
1,342
3 Stars
204
2 Stars
54
1 Star
83
65%of customers recommend this product.
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90 out of
138)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Solid FANTASTIC phone
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Sileni03
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This phone is amazing the battery is outstanding and the privacy screen is such a amazing feature
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Unsung Hero?
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: S26ULTRAISBACK
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've honestly been a samsung User for most my life and I switched over to another phone because of other reasons but I had to come back because of how refined the device it. Sure it may not have the best upgrades out there but it's consistent at almost everything. Photography, handling, all day battery life, AI features, the hidden settings. It's truly an all rounder. I thought I wouldn't be using the privacy display that much but having the convenience just baked it makes it all the worthwhile while traveling or in public spaces.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product has great features
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: neener
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the new Samsung galaxy s26 ultra! It's offers many new features like the privacy screen, it now screens phonecalls before you answer and many other awsome features. Overall I'm very happy with my phone and glad I upgraded!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
The fsct its aluminium feels dfferent
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: avilesgo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The most impressive feat this year is the updated Photo Assist. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, generative editing is nearly instantaneous. I was able to change the lighting of a portrait and remove complex background distractions in seconds. It doesn't just "fill in the blanks"; it understands depth and shadows, ensuring the final image looks natural and not over-processed.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra is honestly amazing
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Andiewe
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Honestly the S26 Ultra surprised me a lot. The screen looks incredible — super bright, sharp, and everything feels really smooth.
Galaxy AI is honestly one of the coolest parts of the phone. It adds a lot of smart features that actually feel useful in everyday use. It just makes the whole experience feel more modern and a bit smarter.
Apps open fast and switching between things is effortless.
The battery easily lasts me all day with normal use, and the charging is pretty quick so it’s not a big deal if you need to top it up.
The camera is also great. Photos come out really detailed and the zoom is honestly crazy, super a natural look. Even night photos look pretty good.
Overall it just feels like a very powerful and complete phone. If you like big phones with an amazing screen, great camera, and fast performance, this one is definitely worth it.
Galaxy AI is honestly one of the coolest parts of the phone. It adds a lot of smart features that actually feel useful in everyday use. It just makes the whole experience feel more modern and a bit smarter.
Apps open fast and switching between things is effortless.
The battery easily lasts me all day with normal use, and the charging is pretty quick so it’s not a big deal if you need to top it up.
The camera is also great. Photos come out really detailed and the zoom is honestly crazy, super a natural look. Even night photos look pretty good.
Overall it just feels like a very powerful and complete phone. If you like big phones with an amazing screen, great camera, and fast performance, this one is definitely worth it.
Also the privacy display is a really cool touch, I love that feature.
The best phone I've ever had so far, to be honest
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Privacy Screen is a game changer
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Ronnito
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the new S26 Ultra. The new privacy screen feature let's me enjoy the rich quality when watching videos and keeps my financial apps secure. The extra privacy feature is better than most screen protectors I've used. The enhanced AI capabilities such as call screening has also made day to day activities much simpler.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
All in phone
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Pjay4569
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The privacy display is great feature and technology! Galaxy Ai in new s26u is game changer and I hope it comes to other models. Overall galaxy S ultra is good anyway and Ai feature is always above other phone. That’s why I am always fan of galaxy S ultra series.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
A Polished Upgrade
on March 13, 2026
Posted by: Averagejoe2026
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded from the S23 Ultra to the S26 Ultra and the experience has been excellent so far. The updated UI really ties the phone together and makes everything feel smoother and more polished. Compared to my S23 Ultra, this phone feels noticeably more responsive in everyday use, with faster app launches and smoother animations.
The display is beautiful—bright, sharp, and great for both media and daily tasks. Battery life has also been outstanding and easily lasts through the day. I’ve also noticed that Google services seem better integrated, and Android Auto runs much smoother than before.
Galaxy AI has been a surprisingly useful addition. Samsung has integrated AI features in ways that actually help with everyday tasks. The updated phone app is a great example, with new AI-powered call features that help manage and summarize calls, making it easier to keep track of important conversations.
I also really like the addition of magnetic charging support, which makes using charging accessories much more convenient.
The only improvement I’d like to see is camera placement. Since the camera layout is similar to previous models, it makes it difficult to use magnetic battery packs because they don’t sit flush on the back. Hopefully this is something Samsung considers improving in the next model.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a polished and worthwhile upgrade.
The display is beautiful—bright, sharp, and great for both media and daily tasks. Battery life has also been outstanding and easily lasts through the day. I’ve also noticed that Google services seem better integrated, and Android Auto runs much smoother than before.
Galaxy AI has been a surprisingly useful addition. Samsung has integrated AI features in ways that actually help with everyday tasks. The updated phone app is a great example, with new AI-powered call features that help manage and summarize calls, making it easier to keep track of important conversations.
I also really like the addition of magnetic charging support, which makes using charging accessories much more convenient.
The only improvement I’d like to see is camera placement. Since the camera layout is similar to previous models, it makes it difficult to use magnetic battery packs because they don’t sit flush on the back. Hopefully this is something Samsung considers improving in the next model.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a polished and worthwhile upgrade.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US