Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(13,442 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 13,442 reviews
5 Stars
11,735
4 Stars
1,357
3 Stars
209
2 Stars
56
1 Star
85
65%of customers recommend this product.
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93 out of
143)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
The greatest
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: T3tsuo
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I decided to upgrade after having the great galaxy 24 ultra 512gb. And it was a smart move. I love galaxy AI phone screening as well and how helpful it is answering all and any question. The phone is super fast and the battery life has last me all day with some of the heaviest usage.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Yupyup
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently traded my s24 ultra to the s26 ultra.
Let me start off with the things I like about the s26 ultra. I do like the phone shape better than the previous model. It seems less accustomed to breaking from falling. It's obviously faster even if not by that much. I do like some of the galaxy Ai features even though I don't use them that much. I like being able to long press the hold button to access these features. The phone is lighter and easier to hold.
Now for the neutral.
I personally wouldn't trade from a 24 ultra unless you get an upgrade deal. The S-pen no longer has Bluetooth so it can no longer be used as a remote which was a great feature on the previous phones. It was said to be discontinued because it wasn't used very often, but I don't think most people knew it could be. The camera s on the back of the phone stick out a lot and could potentially get caught on things and easily get damaged if a specifically designed case is not used.
Let me start off with the things I like about the s26 ultra. I do like the phone shape better than the previous model. It seems less accustomed to breaking from falling. It's obviously faster even if not by that much. I do like some of the galaxy Ai features even though I don't use them that much. I like being able to long press the hold button to access these features. The phone is lighter and easier to hold.
Now for the neutral.
I personally wouldn't trade from a 24 ultra unless you get an upgrade deal. The S-pen no longer has Bluetooth so it can no longer be used as a remote which was a great feature on the previous phones. It was said to be discontinued because it wasn't used very often, but I don't think most people knew it could be. The camera s on the back of the phone stick out a lot and could potentially get caught on things and easily get damaged if a specifically designed case is not used.
Overall it's a good phone. I don't think the amount of upgrades over the last couple generations are enough to warrant an upgrade if there are no incentives.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I love the new privacy protector!!
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Stretch
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] AI has also been helpful with questions and pictures, always asking questions and getting the help I need.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Disappointed
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Fluentfingers15
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I traded in my Z Fold 6 for the S26 Ultra's features. I should have done my research first. The S26 Ultra no longer supports the S-pen being an out of phone remote (to take pictures or flip pages in a book). The was one of the biggest reasons I traded. The other reason I traded for is the Macro picture setting. I do enjoy that feature. I do wish that the Edge Panels used to have more than just one panel. That was very nice feature I used often. I have not tried the Galaxy AI feature yet.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, April 9, 2026
Hi there Fluentfingers15, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We understand how disappointing it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations. We have provided a link to an article to help you with the redesigned S Pen features available on your device. We have also shared a link to an article to help you with the camera features for your macro photography. We have also shared a link to the complete manual to help you with hand gestures and voice commands you can use for remote control on your device, and additional features to help you customize your device to your preferences. Lastly, we have shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further any time you have questions about your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Further refinement of a great phone.
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: RAIDER5150
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a really solid phone overall. It’s fast, the screen looks great, and everything just feels smooth when you’re using it. The display is big and bright, which makes watching videos or scrolling through apps really enjoyable. The battery life is also pretty good—I can get through a full day without worrying too much about charging.
The camera is another strong point. It takes clear, detailed photos in most situations, and it’s easy to use without messing with a bunch of settings.
One thing that stands out is Galaxy AI. It has some helpful features like editing photos, translating text, and even helping with writing. It’s not something you think about all the time, but it does come in handy more than expected.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a reliable, high-end phone that does pretty much everything well without being complicated.
The camera is another strong point. It takes clear, detailed photos in most situations, and it’s easy to use without messing with a bunch of settings.
One thing that stands out is Galaxy AI. It has some helpful features like editing photos, translating text, and even helping with writing. It’s not something you think about all the time, but it does come in handy more than expected.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a reliable, high-end phone that does pretty much everything well without being complicated.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best phone ever
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: Sammyfan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I swear this is the best galaxy phone I've ever used the battery last me all day and I use it pretty heavily and the A.i Is out of this world type makes everything in life much easier
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great phone but...
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: SamsungGirlie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the upgrades to this phone so far, especially with the seamless use of AI. My only issue is that the s-pen doesn't take pictures anymore. That sucks. Other than that im still enjoying my new phone!@
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I'm very happy with my new Samsung phone!
on April 9, 2026
Posted by: MsSis49
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have the Gallaxy S26 Ultra. It's very responsive and pictures are amazing. I play several games like Royal Kingdom, paint -by- numbers and puzzles. I alsi call & text a lot. It is definitely meeting my expectations.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US