Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(18,239 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 18,239 reviews
5 Stars
15,926
4 Stars
1,837
3 Stars
286
2 Stars
85
1 Star
105
63%of customers recommend this product.
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106 out of
168)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Phone with Privacy
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: JSmith
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung S26 Ultra officially sets a new standard for what a smartphone can achieve. After using it for a few weeks, the standout feature is undeniably the Galaxy AI. The Ai functions are no longer just a gimmick. It's a deeply integrated assistant that feels intuitive. Whether it’s real-time translation during calls, or the amazing privacy display, the AI works silently in the background to make every interaction smoother and more useful.
-Performance & Play-
As someone who spends hours streaming videos on YouTube, the 6.9-inch M14 OLED display is excellent. The colors are vibrant, and the anti-reflective glass makes viewing perfect even in direct Florida sunlight. When it's time to unwind, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor handles gaming effortlessly. I’ve been playing Poly Bridge 3, and the physics simulations run flawlessly without the device breaking a sweat or overheating, thanks to the redesigned vapor chamber. It also helps with the heat from charging. The phone is a portable workstation.
As someone who spends hours streaming videos on YouTube, the 6.9-inch M14 OLED display is excellent. The colors are vibrant, and the anti-reflective glass makes viewing perfect even in direct Florida sunlight. When it's time to unwind, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor handles gaming effortlessly. I’ve been playing Poly Bridge 3, and the physics simulations run flawlessly without the device breaking a sweat or overheating, thanks to the redesigned vapor chamber. It also helps with the heat from charging. The phone is a portable workstation.
-Work-
As an IT professional, The S Pen remains a useful tool, and the 16GB of RAM ensures that I can jump between apps, documentation, and remote desktop sessions, without a single hiccup.
As an IT professional, The S Pen remains a useful tool, and the 16GB of RAM ensures that I can jump between apps, documentation, and remote desktop sessions, without a single hiccup.
-Verdict-
The S26 Ultra doesn’t just offer new specs; it genuinely improves daily life. It bridges the gap between a high-end gaming phone, a professional IT tool, and a multimedia center all while having super security. If you want a device that excels in everything, this is it.
The S26 Ultra doesn’t just offer new specs; it genuinely improves daily life. It bridges the gap between a high-end gaming phone, a professional IT tool, and a multimedia center all while having super security. If you want a device that excels in everything, this is it.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Sam Ultra
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: R8R4Fan77
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love Galaxy AI it makes things easier for information. Phone is easy to navigate and camera has great quality. I've been a Samsung user for years and this is the best yet.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
1
Completely disappointed!
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: MEISHA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The galaxy AI was about the same as my s24 ultra.
I TRIED THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 ULTRA TO TRADE IN MY S24 ULTRA AND I SENT THE S26 ULTRA BACK! ONE OF THE REASONS WAS GOOGLE MESSAGES WAS THE ONLY OPTION ON THERE, WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT! I CAN SEE ON A GOOGLE PIXEL PHONE, BUT THESE ARE SAMSUNG PHONES! I DOWNLOADED AN APK FOR SAMSUNG MESSAGES, BUT NOW YOU HAVE THIS PERMANENT MESSAGE THAT IT IS GOING AWAY IN JULY! I WANT THAT MESSAGE GONE TOO!
THE NEW GALAXY S26 ULTRA WAS SOOOO DISSAPOINTING!
- GOOGLE MESSAGES WAS THE ONLY OPTION
- THE S-PEN IS CURVED WITH THE CORNER OF THE PHONE SO YOU HAVE TO LOOK WHICH WAY YOU ARE PUTTING IT BACK IN, I USE MY SPEN ALL THE TIME AND IF ITS AT NIGHT I DONT WANT TO BE STRUGGLING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH WAY ITS FACING!
- IT OVERHEATED WHEN I WAS SETTING IT UP
- THEY WHEN BACK TO ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF TITANIUM LIKE THE S24 ULTRA HAS!
I TRIED THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 ULTRA TO TRADE IN MY S24 ULTRA AND I SENT THE S26 ULTRA BACK! ONE OF THE REASONS WAS GOOGLE MESSAGES WAS THE ONLY OPTION ON THERE, WE SHOULDN'T HAVE TO ACCEPT THAT! I CAN SEE ON A GOOGLE PIXEL PHONE, BUT THESE ARE SAMSUNG PHONES! I DOWNLOADED AN APK FOR SAMSUNG MESSAGES, BUT NOW YOU HAVE THIS PERMANENT MESSAGE THAT IT IS GOING AWAY IN JULY! I WANT THAT MESSAGE GONE TOO!
THE NEW GALAXY S26 ULTRA WAS SOOOO DISSAPOINTING!
- GOOGLE MESSAGES WAS THE ONLY OPTION
- THE S-PEN IS CURVED WITH THE CORNER OF THE PHONE SO YOU HAVE TO LOOK WHICH WAY YOU ARE PUTTING IT BACK IN, I USE MY SPEN ALL THE TIME AND IF ITS AT NIGHT I DONT WANT TO BE STRUGGLING TO FIGURE OUT WHICH WAY ITS FACING!
- IT OVERHEATED WHEN I WAS SETTING IT UP
- THEY WHEN BACK TO ALUMINUM INSTEAD OF TITANIUM LIKE THE S24 ULTRA HAS!
SO I AM STICKING WITH THE S24 ULTRA, I WANT THE MESSAGE ABOUT SAMSUNG MESSAGES GONE AND I WANT THE OPTION TO KEEP SAMSUNG MESSAGES!
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, May 22, 2026
Hello Meisha, thank you for taking time out of your day to provide feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We know upgrading to a new device can come with a learning curve for the changes, and cause frustration along the way. We have provided a link to an article to help you troubleshoot the temperature of your device at your convenience. The transition from Titanium to Armor Aluminum for the device to help provide a more lightweight feel in your hand, while providing durability as well. We have also provided a link to the complete manual to help you with the changes to the messaging app and other software on your device. Lastly, we have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you any time you have questions about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
This phone is so amazing
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: TheViking
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The s26 ultra is an amazing device to get Galaxy AI is beyond for advanced for any other device I've ever seen my favorite part is a stylist I use it to draw and write almost has like using a pen on paper it must be when everyone's listed by one of the greatest things I've ever held in my hand
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I loved the privacy, besides the phone being simil
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Mlrobbenn
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use galaxy aI every day for translation and research.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great device withe very good features
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Bakri00
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's very interesting device very reliable especially the speed of processing the orders and data due to unique process
Display great especially screen protector feature
Good battery but I believe if the capacity increases would be perfect
I noticed that I feel some hotness when I worked long time
I don't used all the Ai features but when I asked for something I found that feature present in my device
Display great especially screen protector feature
Good battery but I believe if the capacity increases would be perfect
I noticed that I feel some hotness when I worked long time
I don't used all the Ai features but when I asked for something I found that feature present in my device
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Photographylover19
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love my new phone I have been eyeing up the Galaxy phones since samsung came out with the Galaxy S23 Ultra so it's been a while but I the S26 Ultra unlocked and I love it
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Comfortable and eye-catching
on May 21, 2026
Posted by: Tecnoarcano
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use an S26 Ultra, and honestly, it's excellent for delivery work. It's fast, reliable, and has enough battery life for long shifts.
If you can invest in one, it's a very solid work tool.
If you can invest in one, it's a very solid work tool.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US