Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - White (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(16,497 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16,497 reviews
5 Stars
14,421
4 Stars
1,642
3 Stars
261
2 Stars
74
1 Star
99
65%of customers recommend this product.
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100 out of
154)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - White (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
I'm so glad I switched
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Fanatic26u
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Honestly, I am so glad I finally made the switch to the S26 Ultra. If you’ve been on the fence, let me tell you—the hype is actually real this time.
First off, the display is just gorgeous. Coming from the s24u, the brightness and the colors on this thing are insane. But what’s actually cool is the new privacy screen, it’s one of those "options" you didn't know you needed until you had it. I can scroll through my stuff in public and the person next to me can't see a thing. It’s super slick and makes the whole experience feel way more premium.
I’m usually skeptical about "AI" features, but Galaxy AI is surprisingly helpful. It’s not just gimmicks it actually makes the phone feel faster and helps out with little things like editing photos or organizing my day. It’s like the phone is actually thinking ahead for once.
My Favorite Part though is the camera.
It's the absolute winner for me. It is easily my favorite part of the whole upgrade.
I’ve been taking shots that look like they came off a professional DSLR. It picks up light in places where my eyes can barely see.
Even when I'm zoomed way in, the quality stays sharp instead of turning into a pixelated mess.
I’m seriously impressed. If you're looking for a reason to upgrade, the camera alone makes it worth it.
First off, the display is just gorgeous. Coming from the s24u, the brightness and the colors on this thing are insane. But what’s actually cool is the new privacy screen, it’s one of those "options" you didn't know you needed until you had it. I can scroll through my stuff in public and the person next to me can't see a thing. It’s super slick and makes the whole experience feel way more premium.
I’m usually skeptical about "AI" features, but Galaxy AI is surprisingly helpful. It’s not just gimmicks it actually makes the phone feel faster and helps out with little things like editing photos or organizing my day. It’s like the phone is actually thinking ahead for once.
My Favorite Part though is the camera.
It's the absolute winner for me. It is easily my favorite part of the whole upgrade.
I’ve been taking shots that look like they came off a professional DSLR. It picks up light in places where my eyes can barely see.
Even when I'm zoomed way in, the quality stays sharp instead of turning into a pixelated mess.
I’m seriously impressed. If you're looking for a reason to upgrade, the camera alone makes it worth it.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Privqcy screen is the best thing ever!
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Samsungfan
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The camara feature that you can literally turn the whole phone around and it will stay locked in! The pen is amazing love the new design!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Face710
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The galaxy ai and the camera are incredible. The phone is light, downloading is super fast.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
It's beast of a phone,packed with amazing features
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The S26 Ultra features the first-ever built-in Privacy Display.
No More Peeping: You can limit the viewing angle so that people next to you (like on a bus or elevator) can’t see your screen.
It can automatically turn on for sensitive tasks, like when you're entering a PIN or password.
PRO-LEVEL CAMERA UPGRADES with a Massive 200MP Sensor: The main camera now has a wider f/1.4 aperture, which lets in nearly 47% more light than the S25 Ultra for much better night photos.
It features a quad-camera system, including a 50MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and 10x optical-quality zoom, also with a wider aperture for clearer long-distance shots.
THE AI MAGIC got Photo Assist tools it allow me to describe changes in plain English—like asking to "change my outfit" or "restore a missing piece of a cake" in a photo—and the AI does it instantly.
It got the Fastest Processor: It runs on the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, delivering 39% faster AI performance and 24% better graphics for gaming.
Despite the power, it’s the slimmest Ultra yet at just 7.9mm thick, with more rounded corners for a more comfortable grip. It now supports Super Fast Charging 3.0, reaching a 75% charge in just 30 minutes.
Samsung is promising 7 years of security and OS updates, meaning this phone will stay current until 2033.
Durability: It uses Titanium or Armor Aluminum frames (depending on the region/model) and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 for elite scratch and drop resistance.
No More Peeping: You can limit the viewing angle so that people next to you (like on a bus or elevator) can’t see your screen.
It can automatically turn on for sensitive tasks, like when you're entering a PIN or password.
PRO-LEVEL CAMERA UPGRADES with a Massive 200MP Sensor: The main camera now has a wider f/1.4 aperture, which lets in nearly 47% more light than the S25 Ultra for much better night photos.
It features a quad-camera system, including a 50MP periscope lens with 5x optical zoom and 10x optical-quality zoom, also with a wider aperture for clearer long-distance shots.
THE AI MAGIC got Photo Assist tools it allow me to describe changes in plain English—like asking to "change my outfit" or "restore a missing piece of a cake" in a photo—and the AI does it instantly.
It got the Fastest Processor: It runs on the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, delivering 39% faster AI performance and 24% better graphics for gaming.
Despite the power, it’s the slimmest Ultra yet at just 7.9mm thick, with more rounded corners for a more comfortable grip. It now supports Super Fast Charging 3.0, reaching a 75% charge in just 30 minutes.
Samsung is promising 7 years of security and OS updates, meaning this phone will stay current until 2033.
Durability: It uses Titanium or Armor Aluminum frames (depending on the region/model) and Corning Gorilla Armor 2 for elite scratch and drop resistance.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This phone is amazing I l
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Samsunglover83
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I take bunches of pictures all the time and the galaxy A.I. is so real I am in awe of technology. Samsung is amazing and I will always pick them when it comes to tech.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Battery on the new Ultra
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Toots1982
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a first time ultra user I am very impressed with a number of its features but I can see that Samsung has made significant improvement to battery life. Overall this is a great device!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy S26 Ultra
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: NaNa12
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm absolutely loving the purple S26 ultra. The privacy feature is amazing, I love the emoji animations. The AI features are really nice and helpful I am new to AI so I have to play around with it more to learn it, so that I can get the best out of AI. Overall I love the design of the phone. The cameras are always amazing I can't wait to take some pictures of the moon and playing with the settings in the camera. I've patiently waited for the pre-order & now it's in my hand.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Another winner
on March 14, 2026
Posted by: Bubba123
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just switched to the Galaxy s26 ultra. I have had their version of the phone with stylus since it was first released. The process of switching phones, once dreaded, continues to get easier. I have not yet fully explored the AI features. The camera is still amazing and the display is fantastic.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US