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Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,338 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,338 reviews
5 Stars
6,431
4 Stars
725
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
27
1 Star
42
70%of customers recommend this product.
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57 out of
82)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Excellent phone as always
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Spikes
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerhouse that perfectly blends performance, design, and intelligence. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor delivers blazing speed, while the 200MP camera captures stunning detail in any light. The real game changer is Galaxy AI, which enhances everything from photo editing and translation to writing assistance. Galaxy AI makes interactions smarter and more intuitive—summarizing texts, suggesting edits, and even creating personalized wallpapers. The sleek titanium frame, vivid AMOLED display, and improved battery life complete the experience. The S26 Ultra isn’t just powerful—it’s genuinely intelligent, redefining what a smartphone can do.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Love this phone
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Iconiq5n
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using this phone daily for content creation, social media, and everyday life, and it’s easily the best upgrade I’ve made. The performance is insanely fast, and everything from editing videos to multitasking feels smooth.
The camera quality is a huge standout for me. I shoot a lot of car content, and the detail, stabilization, and low light performance make a big difference. It honestly replaced the need for extra gear in a lot of situations.
Galaxy AI has been surprisingly useful too. I use it for quick edits, translations, and even helping clean up photos, which saves me a ton of time when I’m posting consistently.
Battery life has been solid even with heavy use throughout the day, and the display is super bright and sharp whether I’m outside or editing content.
Overall, this phone just makes everything easier. Whether it’s content creation, streaming, or everyday use, it handles it all without slowing down.
The camera quality is a huge standout for me. I shoot a lot of car content, and the detail, stabilization, and low light performance make a big difference. It honestly replaced the need for extra gear in a lot of situations.
Galaxy AI has been surprisingly useful too. I use it for quick edits, translations, and even helping clean up photos, which saves me a ton of time when I’m posting consistently.
Battery life has been solid even with heavy use throughout the day, and the display is super bright and sharp whether I’m outside or editing content.
Overall, this phone just makes everything easier. Whether it’s content creation, streaming, or everyday use, it handles it all without slowing down.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Pre ordered the S26 Ultra 1T storage
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Lifeina360degreeview
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the S26 Ultra 1T because I'm a Independent Google street View 360 Photographer. I need the space and capacity of the larger storage. I also do General Life in360 photography so the ablility of the Camera is excellent. The Galaxy AI is great to sugjesting photo changes and such . Do miss a few of the style option in the photo editor of my S20 but I know how to transpher the photo across the phones . Have yet to try the night photos but that is next. Overall a great improvement from my S Note 20
Value
5
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Customer Rating
5
Galaxy AI completely changed my smartphone experie
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: VIVIGALAXY
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my Samsung phone constantly throughout the day and it has become an essential tool in my life. I use it for streaming movies and news, managing my finances, video calls with my family, social media, and capturing special moments.
What truly makes this device stand out is Galaxy AI. The AI features help me write messages faster, summarize information instantly, and improve my photos with amazing results. It honestly feels like having a personal assistant built directly into my phone.
I also love using Galaxy AI for everyday tasks because it saves time and makes everything easier and more efficient. The phone feels smarter and more intuitive than any device I’ve used before.
The display is beautiful and vibrant, perfect for watching movies and browsing. The camera captures very natural photos and videos, and the performance is incredibly smooth even when I use many apps at the same time.
Samsung has really created something special with Galaxy AI. It brings intelligence, creativity, and productivity together in a way that makes everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
For communication, entertainment, and staying connected with the people I love, this Samsung device has been absolutely amazing. I truly enjoy using it every day.
What truly makes this device stand out is Galaxy AI. The AI features help me write messages faster, summarize information instantly, and improve my photos with amazing results. It honestly feels like having a personal assistant built directly into my phone.
I also love using Galaxy AI for everyday tasks because it saves time and makes everything easier and more efficient. The phone feels smarter and more intuitive than any device I’ve used before.
The display is beautiful and vibrant, perfect for watching movies and browsing. The camera captures very natural photos and videos, and the performance is incredibly smooth even when I use many apps at the same time.
Samsung has really created something special with Galaxy AI. It brings intelligence, creativity, and productivity together in a way that makes everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
For communication, entertainment, and staying connected with the people I love, this Samsung device has been absolutely amazing. I truly enjoy using it every day.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
The battery is not good!!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Tiff81
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm still experimenting with AI on my S26 ultra! Hopefully it's not all that difficult)!
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 20, 2026
Hey Tiff81, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We are pleased to hear you are enjoying the inital exploration of your new device. The battery of your device is designed to adjust to your specific consumption habits and adjust after a short period of time to be most efficient. If this is not your experience, we have provided links to articles to help you maximize the battery life of your device manually. We have also provided a link to the complete manual for your device to aid you in exploring all of the amazing Galaxy AI features and integrate them in to your usage. Finally, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you any time you have questions about your phone. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Customer Rating
4
Pretty good phone
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: LadiRed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was a little apprehensive about upgrading as I looked at the specs and there didn't seem like it was too much of a difference from my Samsung Galaxy s25 Ultra however the Galaxy AI features are beyond amazing, the camera & added features are a plus. The different capabilities of the 26 Ultra are great. I love this phone & would highly recommend it.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
How Galaxy AI Transforms Everyday Use
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Loyalme
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using my Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for a while now, and it’s easily the most powerful phone I’ve owned. One of my favorite features is Galaxy AI — it genuinely changes how I use my device every day.
I use my phone a lot for capturing photos and videos, and the camera quality is incredible in almost any lighting. But what really stands out is how I can use AI to interact with my photos. The “select and search” feature is something I use all the time — I can just circle or tap anything in an image and instantly search for it online. It feels super intuitive and saves a lot of time.
Another thing I rely on is using AI to extract text or information directly from images. Whether it’s notes, signs, or random content I come across, I can quickly pull details without typing everything out manually. It’s especially helpful for school and work tasks.
Beyond that, I use my phone for streaming movies, watching sports, and casual gaming. The display is sharp and smooth, and everything runs fast without lag.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra combined with Galaxy AI makes everyday tasks easier, faster, and more fun. It’s not just a phone — it actually feels like a smart assistant in my pocket
I use my phone a lot for capturing photos and videos, and the camera quality is incredible in almost any lighting. But what really stands out is how I can use AI to interact with my photos. The “select and search” feature is something I use all the time — I can just circle or tap anything in an image and instantly search for it online. It feels super intuitive and saves a lot of time.
Another thing I rely on is using AI to extract text or information directly from images. Whether it’s notes, signs, or random content I come across, I can quickly pull details without typing everything out manually. It’s especially helpful for school and work tasks.
Beyond that, I use my phone for streaming movies, watching sports, and casual gaming. The display is sharp and smooth, and everything runs fast without lag.
Overall, the Galaxy S26 Ultra combined with Galaxy AI makes everyday tasks easier, faster, and more fun. It’s not just a phone — it actually feels like a smart assistant in my pocket
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
I don't see too much difference between the galaxy
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: 123565
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] No much different, just a new phone but features are the same
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, March 19, 2026
Hello 123565, thank you for taking time out of your day to provide feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We completely understand how important it is to feel that your new device is truly an upgrade, and that you are going to enjoy the usage every day. In addition to enhanced processing speeds on your new device, we have introduced the first privacy display to be included with the device, the new horizontal lock has been added to your device, as well as the enhancement of Galaxy AI. We have provided a link to the complete manual for your device to help you discover these features and integrate them in to your usage. We have also provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you if any questions arise as you continue using your new phone. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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