Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - White (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(6,080 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 6,080 reviews
5 Stars
5,349
4 Stars
586
3 Stars
84
2 Stars
23
1 Star
38
67%of customers recommend this product.
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44 out of
66)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - White (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Awesome phone!
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: TechJunkie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have owned been a Samsung fan since the S4. Still with them today. This is my first Ultra phone and I have to say I'm impressed. I usually get the base model but opted this time to give the Ultra a try. I love this phone and use it for everything. Streaming, photos, you name it. The Galaxy AI is very cool, and I love the privacy screen and S Pen. I fully endorse trying this phone. Guess I'll be in the Ultra Club from here on out!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Love4phone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Here is my honest review about the S26 ULTRA after using it for 15 days.
• First let's start talking about the previous S series that were doing perfect.. especially the S24 ULTRA which felt the peak of what a smartphone could be. Now it feels like companies are just trying to add those extra layers to reach "Absolute perfection" and ofc sacrificing some things (eg: Bluetooth in S PEN, Titanium frame...)
• The main marketing hook this year is the privacy screen.. and we can say that the screen technologies are a Samsung thing.. From a sales prescriptive the feature is a massive selling point and some customers are buying specifically for that feature.. But for me I don't even use it unless I customise it for PINs, Passwords...etc. Since it's a trade-off (slight brightness, less quality).. I really prefer to have them more than the privacy feature.
• Things that I like :
Performance.
The video capturing especially if u dive into the PRO settings.
The Ai image editing (text to image) is unlimited.
The colors look more vivid.
It feels premium more than the S25 Ultra.
• Things that I don't like:
Lack of big innovation.
No battery improvements.
Long usage of the camera, gaming can lead to the heating issue even though the vapor chamber is bigger now.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Original Note Experience Plus MORE
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Johnny
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been longing for a device that feels like the original note series , and this phone has captured that plus more. The S pen integrated with the new Galaxy AI features brings a fun experience to any app or page you open. The ability to edit or mark on the go is very convenient for a hectic day to day life. The generative Ai features in addition to the responsive ones adds a fun experience to anything you do. The cameras are crisper than anything before and gives the ability to zoom beautiful landscapes far from what the eye can see.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung Ultra is Ultra Premium
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: cyntod
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Now I will say I am still learning on the new features, but this phone is a powerhouse with battery life, display, camera, memory, and Galaxy AI. This phone will be hard to top because the processing speed is unbelievable with the chipset and the new screen that hides your information from a person looking over your shoulder is just a simple but a great step in security.
I can't wait to find out more, but this is a 10.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Personal Assistant x10
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: LooLoo368
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I didn't think that the Galaxy AI would change my use of my phone, but it did. In a good way. I do use my phone more, but I'm getting things done now. I'm becoming more organized, getting to appointments on time or closer to on time. Scheduling Dr appointments is easier too. When I need to schedule an appointment my schedule is just there where I need it & I don't have to search around for it. I can now fix photos I've been trying to fix with a whole bunch of other apps that barely worked or cost too much. The camera takes amazing photos as well & the zoom is crazy. I was able to take a picture of a sign on the other side of a store & read it. I get a lot of scam calls and solicitors, but they've been less & less. This phone is so much faster for everything. Downloading, uploading, transferring, sending & receiving, updates, & it's always updating to make sure I have the resent version of everything on my phone. A lot of space & haven't had any problems with battery running out or phone heating up. The battery can last me from around 5am-9pm and still have a decent charge left. Best phone I've had so far
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Privacy Display and 100x Zoom!
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: SubieGuru1991
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this phone because 1, great deal. I also would say that after watching the Galaxy release the privacy display got me. Getting a screen protector with that feature costs a lot and is always on. Now I can turn it on and off with a single button. I had the s23 ultra before this. Was a great phone. The AI 100x zoom has improved 100x since that phone. Being able to zoom and the Ai making the picture clearer is so nice.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
S26 Ultra: Epitome of performance
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: StoneKingBrooke
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far my experience has been flawless with this decice. As with many Galaxy devices, the S26 Ultra has many features packed into a large frame phone, while still being sized to be useful with only one hand.
Having the S-Pen makes note taking and list making seamless as I don't even need to unlock my phone to create one.
Battery life is outstanding when compared to my previous phone, and even better so if you chose a slightly lower resolution and use battery saver. Good to have options.
As expected the camera module is incredible. Going all the way up to 100x digital zoom is pretty nuts. The front facing camera picking up my pores in my face is wild to see.
Privacy display is a very clever feature, being able to turn it on for only certain app, and for notification pop ups is genius. I implemented this almost immediately.
Overall I am very happy with my upgrade. Another win by Samsung.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
The Best Smartphone I've Ever Owned
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: SFDeeBmore
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung has always had a reputation for bloating its software, but One UI 8.5 on Android 16 feels more refined and intentional than any previous version. Galaxy AI touches are woven throughout without feeling intrusive — quick access to generative editing in the gallery, AI-assisted call screening, and Now Brief pulling together your schedule and messages into genuinely useful daily summaries. The camera UI lets you rearrange and remove shooting modes, and Camera Assistant from the Galaxy Store adds pro-level controls like audio monitoring via Bluetooth headphones (GSMArena) — a thoughtful addition for video creators. The S Pen is still here, still the best stylus experience on a smartphone, and still the thing that makes this phone irreplaceable for anyone who annotates documents or sketches ideas on the go. Seven years of OS and security updates (Engadget) round out the picture, offering something that feels like a long-term relationship rather than an annual throwaway.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't a revolutionary phone — it's an evolutionary one done exceptionally well. The design is refined, the Privacy Display is a feature I now can't imagine living without, and the camera system is the most versatile I've ever carried in my pocket. If you're coming from an S23 Ultra or older, this will feel like a significant leap. If you're coming from an S25 Ultra, the camera improvements and Privacy Display alone may be enough to pull you across. For me, it's simply the best
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra isn't a revolutionary phone — it's an evolutionary one done exceptionally well. The design is refined, the Privacy Display is a feature I now can't imagine living without, and the camera system is the most versatile I've ever carried in my pocket. If you're coming from an S23 Ultra or older, this will feel like a significant leap. If you're coming from an S25 Ultra, the camera improvements and Privacy Display alone may be enough to pull you across. For me, it's simply the best
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US