Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB - Cobalt Violet (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,199 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,199 reviews
5 Stars
6,310
4 Stars
707
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
Samsung S26 Ultra: Power, Precision, Perfection.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Kumar05
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra sets a new benchmark for premium smartphones in 2026. With its refined titanium design, brighter AMOLED display, and next‑gen Snapdragon chipset, the S26 Ultra delivers exceptional performance whether you're gaming, multitasking, or capturing high‑detail photos.
The camera system is one of its biggest strengths. The upgraded 200MP main sensor, improved low‑light processing, and enhanced zoom capabilities make photos sharper, clearer, and more natural than ever. Video quality also gets a boost with better stabilization and richer dynamic range.
Battery life is another win—lasting comfortably through a full day of heavy use—and the faster charging makes it even more convenient. The built‑in S‑Pen remains a standout feature for productivity, creativity, and precision tasks.
Overall, the Samsung S26 Ultra feels like a complete package: premium build, powerful performance, top‑tier cameras, and excellent battery life. If you want one of the best Android phones available today, the S26 Ultra is absolutely worth considering.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
I love the new privacy display feature
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Aloush
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I couldn't be happier with my purchase. The s26 U is a great phone that is very capable. I'm loving the new privacy display tech. It's mind blowing!
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra phonr
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Brooks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Switching over from the s22 ultra I have no complaints great battery life great speed everything about the phone is good camera
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Fast and smooth software experience
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: FACTagent
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Galaxy S 26 Ultra is fast, smooth, and powerful. The Galaxy AI call screening feature is new to Galaxy phones and does a good job cutting down on spam calls. I've already used the galaxy AI photo editing to remove unwanted people and objects from my photos. One UI 8.5 is the best system yet
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra: The New Standard for Privacy and Power
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: DroidFan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't just a refresh; for someone coming from the S22 Ultra, it’s a total hardware and intelligence reset. While the S22 Ultra pioneered the "Note" merger, the S26 Ultra perfects it with a significantly lighter 214g frame and a massive jump in capability.
The Generational AI Leap
The S22 Ultra was born before the "AI era." Moving to the S26 Ultra gives you a 39% faster NPU that powers a completely different experience:
Now Nudge: Unlike the S22’s basic suggestions, this proactively pulls data across apps. It’ll suggest trip photos when you're texting a friend or check your calendar for conflicts the moment a meeting is mentioned.
Agentic Tasks: You can delegate complex chores to Gemini 3. It can navigate apps in the background to book services or manage your to-do list while you do other things.
Creative Studio: Sketch-to-image and "Live" weather wallpapers turn the S Pen into a generative art tool—features that simply don't exist on the S22.
Why It Feels Like a Different Phone
No More Heat: The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive new vapor chamber mean the thermal throttling that plagued the S22 Ultra is gone.
The Display: You’re jumping from 1,750 nits to a staggering 2,600+ nits, plus the new Privacy Display that blocks "shoulder surfers" at the pixel level.
Charging: Your old 45W limit is replaced by 60W wired charging, hitting 75% in 30 minutes.
The Generational AI Leap
The S22 Ultra was born before the "AI era." Moving to the S26 Ultra gives you a 39% faster NPU that powers a completely different experience:
Now Nudge: Unlike the S22’s basic suggestions, this proactively pulls data across apps. It’ll suggest trip photos when you're texting a friend or check your calendar for conflicts the moment a meeting is mentioned.
Agentic Tasks: You can delegate complex chores to Gemini 3. It can navigate apps in the background to book services or manage your to-do list while you do other things.
Creative Studio: Sketch-to-image and "Live" weather wallpapers turn the S Pen into a generative art tool—features that simply don't exist on the S22.
Why It Feels Like a Different Phone
No More Heat: The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive new vapor chamber mean the thermal throttling that plagued the S22 Ultra is gone.
The Display: You’re jumping from 1,750 nits to a staggering 2,600+ nits, plus the new Privacy Display that blocks "shoulder surfers" at the pixel level.
Charging: Your old 45W limit is replaced by 60W wired charging, hitting 75% in 30 minutes.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Liking my new S26 Ultra
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: TomInNJ
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The latest version of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a great step-up from my last phone the S23U. The Samsung AI is a great addition and I am learning something new every day. Technology is always evolving and Samsung is always leading the way.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This product is great, images and sound is clear
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: Adnaloyop
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung device is excellent for work. The screen is more clear than other devices. And the sound is strong.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
It is Samsung innovative ?
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: BJas94
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far I am using my Samsung as personal phone, I do not see to much difference between 25 and 26 no counting IA. It is kind of interesting that my camara lens fog with cold weather . Privacy screen is amazing and good innovation, audio cleaner for videos is awesome. Porssesator works great . Lost a lost of functions of the s pen, It is understandable that is to make phoen thinner but that break my heart.For be Honest I was expecting more innovation a thing that I can say this is why I love Samsung and not other brand. I am starting to look other brands because bring more than IA features. I used Samsung S23 Ultra, I love it but for some technical issues I was forced to jump to S26 Ultra. I am still questioning myself if I made a good decision.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US