Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - White (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.8
(16,633 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 16,633 reviews
5 Stars
14,541
4 Stars
1,654
3 Stars
265
2 Stars
75
1 Star
98
65%of customers recommend this product.
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103 out of
158)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB - White (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from the galaxy s22 ultra. Excitement!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Jowellness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The upgrade from my S22 Ultra (512GB) to the Galaxy S26 Ultra (1TB) has been long awaited. I like how the Lavender (Cobalt Violet) looks under different lighting. The new, sleeker design feels remarkable in hand, and doubling the storage to 1TB has finally given me the peace of mind to create and store content without ever checking my remaining space.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from the galaxy s22 ultra. Excitement!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Jowellness
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The upgrade from my S22 Ultra (512GB) to the Galaxy S26 Ultra (1TB) has been long awaited. I like how the Lavender (Cobalt Violet) looks under different lighting. The new, sleeker design feels remarkable in hand, and doubling the storage to 1TB has finally given me the peace of mind to create and store content without ever checking my remaining space.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
The software experience on One UI 8.5 is different. The OS has a completely new look that feels modern and fluid, making navigation more simple than ever. Im particularly impressed with the Galaxy AI features, especially the new Privacy Display and the AI Select tool. Whether I’m using the S Pen to quickly highlight and translate text or letting the AI organize my notifications by priority, the device feels like it’s working with me to stay productive throughout the day.
On the hardware side, the jump in performance is noticeable immediately. The new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip handles everything easily. The camera upgrades are equally impressive; the low-light sensor is a significant step up from my old S22 Ultra, capturing much more detail. Overall, this is a huge step forward and in my opinion the best cell device I’ve ever owned.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Massive Upgrade with Powerful AI and Performance
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Leeroy8
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Upgrading from the S22 series to the S26 Ultra has been a significant step forward in every category. The overall performance is noticeably faster and smoother thanks to the ultra fast processor, and the increased RAM on the 1TB model makes multitasking effortless. Apps launch instantly, switching between tasks is seamless, and demanding workloads like gaming or video editing run without slowdown.
One of the standout features is Galaxy AI, which genuinely improves how I use the device day to day. From smarter search and real-time assistance to enhanced photo editing, it adds practical value rather than feeling like a gimmick. It helps streamline productivity and makes everyday tasks quicker and more intuitive.
The camera system is another major highlight. The zoom capabilities are incredibly sharp and usable even at long distances, making it easy to capture detailed shots that simply were not possible on my previous device. Low-light performance and image processing are also noticeably improved, producing clearer and more balanced photos.
Battery life has been excellent. I can comfortably get through a full day of heavy use without worrying about charging, and it holds up well even with streaming, gaming, and multitasking throughout the day.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a true flagship upgrade. Between the performance boost, advanced Galaxy AI features, exceptional camera zoom, and long-lasting battery, it delivers a coomplete refined experience that clearly surpasses.
One of the standout features is Galaxy AI, which genuinely improves how I use the device day to day. From smarter search and real-time assistance to enhanced photo editing, it adds practical value rather than feeling like a gimmick. It helps streamline productivity and makes everyday tasks quicker and more intuitive.
The camera system is another major highlight. The zoom capabilities are incredibly sharp and usable even at long distances, making it easy to capture detailed shots that simply were not possible on my previous device. Low-light performance and image processing are also noticeably improved, producing clearer and more balanced photos.
Battery life has been excellent. I can comfortably get through a full day of heavy use without worrying about charging, and it holds up well even with streaming, gaming, and multitasking throughout the day.
Overall, the S26 Ultra feels like a true flagship upgrade. Between the performance boost, advanced Galaxy AI features, exceptional camera zoom, and long-lasting battery, it delivers a coomplete refined experience that clearly surpasses.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Good phone.
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Shell8q
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm a loyal Samsung customer. This was my fourth phone purchased through the company. The phone is good overall. Only thing I dislike is they changed from the square phone edges to the rounded ones.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Smooth, Powerful, and Worth It
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Samsunglover26
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I don’t usually write reviews, but this one earned it.
From the moment I started using the Galaxy 26 S Ultra, I could feel the difference. Everything is incredibly smooth, fast, and effortless. I use my phone a lot throughout the daycalls, multitasking, apps, music and this device keeps up without hesitation. No lag, no frustration, just performance that feels reliable every single time.
The display is honestly one of my favorite things. It’s sharp, bright, and so easy on the eyes whether I’m working or unwinding. It makes everything look better.
Battery life has also been solid for my lifestyle. I’m always on the go, and I don’t have to constantly think about charging, which is a huge plus for me.
What really stands out is how complete this phone feels. It’s not just one featureit’s the overall experience. It’s fast, powerful, and dependable, but also sleek and premium in your hand.
I upgraded expecting something good, but this actually exceeded what I thought a phone could deliver day-to-day. It’s one of those devices that quietly improves your routine without you even realizing it at first.
Overall, I’m genuinely impressed. This is a phone that doesn’t just keep up with youit stays ahead.
From the moment I started using the Galaxy 26 S Ultra, I could feel the difference. Everything is incredibly smooth, fast, and effortless. I use my phone a lot throughout the daycalls, multitasking, apps, music and this device keeps up without hesitation. No lag, no frustration, just performance that feels reliable every single time.
The display is honestly one of my favorite things. It’s sharp, bright, and so easy on the eyes whether I’m working or unwinding. It makes everything look better.
Battery life has also been solid for my lifestyle. I’m always on the go, and I don’t have to constantly think about charging, which is a huge plus for me.
What really stands out is how complete this phone feels. It’s not just one featureit’s the overall experience. It’s fast, powerful, and dependable, but also sleek and premium in your hand.
I upgraded expecting something good, but this actually exceeded what I thought a phone could deliver day-to-day. It’s one of those devices that quietly improves your routine without you even realizing it at first.
Overall, I’m genuinely impressed. This is a phone that doesn’t just keep up with youit stays ahead.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Until now product seems great.
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: HC1975
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great camera, quick system, lighter. Overall until now, great device.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Small and subtle improvements add up!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: KimbaWLion
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use my phone heavily for work on a construction site. I need a lot of pictures for documentation, project records, and for a personal journal of the work.
The Galaxy AI cleans up my pictures and helps me summarize my thoughts on entries. It helps my make things clearer and easier to understand.
Aside from work, the picture correction and enhancement is easier in the S26 Ultra. It helps me when browsing, if I need more information, I just circle the parts that I want more information on. It helps me edit my photos so they are cleaner and have more of an impact.
So far the battery life seems to last longer, maybe since it's newer, or maybe it runs things more effectively, power is saved and the battery life seems better.
Hopefully, some of the camera features the pro reviewers sre looking for can be a firmware upgrade, but we'll see. For me, this is worthy upgrade. I am really using it a lot for work and pleasure, as well as enjoying the Galaxy AI enhancements on this version. Good job Samsung!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Samsung S26 Ultra - My New Everday Essential
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: BeachGuy87
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Okay, real talk fam, I was hesitant on upgrading this year, but after a few weeks with the Galaxy S26 Ultra powered with Galaxy AI, there's no going back. I'm here for it!
Sleek; It's thinner and lighter than past Ultras, which matters when you're juggling a work bag, a and a toddler. The new Aluminum frame feels solid without being clunky, and the 6.9-inch screen somehow doesn't feel massive in hand and the screen just feels way bigger than the S25 Ultra
A Display: Lots of those nits for brightness (3,000 , I think) and the built-in Privacy Display so nosy friends can't see at doom scrolling at parties. Galaxy AI keeps colors and brightness dialed in automatically, so I never have to think about it.
Keeping Up With My Day: Work calls and threads, editing vacation photos, jumping between apps, its process is super faster, I really feel the difference. It’s the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Family Photos : The 200MP camera with a wider F1.4 aperture means better shots and golden hour beach photos all come out incredible. Galaxy AI handles the editing heavy lifting with the fun features of removing photo bombers and cleaning up backgrounds. The stylus is an extra plus as I use it for group photos and I can control when the shot is taken.
The Bottom Line: This phone ain’t cheap, but when one device handles my work, my family memories, and my adventures, it absolutely earns its place. If you're on the fence, just go for it.
Sleek; It's thinner and lighter than past Ultras, which matters when you're juggling a work bag, a and a toddler. The new Aluminum frame feels solid without being clunky, and the 6.9-inch screen somehow doesn't feel massive in hand and the screen just feels way bigger than the S25 Ultra
A Display: Lots of those nits for brightness (3,000 , I think) and the built-in Privacy Display so nosy friends can't see at doom scrolling at parties. Galaxy AI keeps colors and brightness dialed in automatically, so I never have to think about it.
Keeping Up With My Day: Work calls and threads, editing vacation photos, jumping between apps, its process is super faster, I really feel the difference. It’s the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Family Photos : The 200MP camera with a wider F1.4 aperture means better shots and golden hour beach photos all come out incredible. Galaxy AI handles the editing heavy lifting with the fun features of removing photo bombers and cleaning up backgrounds. The stylus is an extra plus as I use it for group photos and I can control when the shot is taken.
The Bottom Line: This phone ain’t cheap, but when one device handles my work, my family memories, and my adventures, it absolutely earns its place. If you're on the fence, just go for it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US