Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Average customer rating
4.8
(17,950 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17,950 reviews
5 Stars
15,679
4 Stars
1,801
3 Stars
283
2 Stars
82
1 Star
105
64%of customers recommend this product.
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105 out of
165)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet
Customer Rating
4
Missing features/issues
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: Stretch
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Ive been using the S series since its inception. I even have my s1 still but ive been using the Note series since the Note 3 so i have a experience with Samsung phones. While the S26 ultra is a decent phone, i feel i should have just kept my 24 ultra because there are some lost features in the S26 ultra. For starters it now tells me that Samsung Passwords isnt recognized by Samsung Internet and not sure of the why. Then there is the Spen. The Spen can no longer be used with the camera. Also the shape and style of the Spen. Its thinner and not very ergonomically designed. I havent broken one yet but its difficult to hold on to and a replacement is ridiculously more expensive. Overall its a decent phone but doesnt justify the cost to me as well as the S24 ultra.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Battery
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: divorze
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Last year I bought a new phone and while it was good, the samsung was far better than what I had expected. I chose to go ahead and get the S26 Ultra as the battery life was just amazing and far exceeded my expectations. Its easily used for several hours of the day with heavy demand without the need of charging till the end of the day. Sometimes with my regular use, it'll even last till the next morning before I head off to work. I'm still getting used to everything but this phone is great and I'm glad I chose to upgrade
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Come back to Samsung
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: Solderingphones
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Iam happy thay I Chose samsungs26 ultra It feels so great to finally be back with this brand after a few years away. Everything you guys have been building lately is seriously impressive. I am genuinely blown away by how much progress has been made. It is honestly such a sick experience to be using this gear again. I am definitely a happy customer and glad I made the switch.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Very fast and capable
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: GGnortheast
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the galaxy s26 ultra for the s-pen and 1 terabyte of storage. It's very fast and capable. I love the customization and the camera features. Just wish it came in green or orange. Very happy so far.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Amazing great
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: Unifi6
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Excellent camera and battery life. The performance is exceptional, and it is built different from the S25 Ultra
The S26 Ultra is a lightweight power house that remains cool in almost every situation. The screen is crisp, bright and vibrant as usual. I appreciate how light One UI has become and the integration with the native Google platform. Dex is really handy when I need to connect to a large display and get some work done, yes I still use it on occasion. Privacy display auto enabled in my banking apps is AWESOME!
The S26 Ultra is a lightweight power house that remains cool in almost every situation. The screen is crisp, bright and vibrant as usual. I appreciate how light One UI has become and the integration with the native Google platform. Dex is really handy when I need to connect to a large display and get some work done, yes I still use it on occasion. Privacy display auto enabled in my banking apps is AWESOME!
The phone multitasks like a pro! I can watch YouTube while streaming music to a different devices and surf all at the same time without any hiccups. It's fast and smooth to use.
Powerhouse phone that takes amazing high resolution photos and videos but doesn't have the memory to match, more on that later. The camera is fast to load and takes photos in an instant. Night time photos are really good and with some tweaking and steady hand can push to excellent. Photos of groups with many different shades of skin tones at night are not flattering to those with darker skinned complexion. Most cameras do not get this right nor does the autocorrect do a great job of fixing it. I find that I have to manually make those adjustments.
Battery life is amazing I could go the whole day without charging, turn off sync while traveling and it really lasts.
Though it's like it does feel ridged and tough enough to handle daily use, I slapped a think cheap good looking case on it a
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Best decision I made in a phone.
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: LuvmyS26Ultra
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the SAMSUNG Galaxy S26 Ultra for it's unique features. It's thin width and light weight makes for easy and convenient handling. The camera takes absolutely amazingly clear, detailed pictures... as well as videos. The zoom feature is out of this world... LITERALLY... just zoom in on the moon one night! The fast phone to phone transfer during initial setup is also a huge plus. I love the stylus pen. It comes in handy when having to sign online documents (avoiding the unappealing and monsterous "finger signature"). I also loved the new color choices available. Several are an almost pastel leaning. I picked the Cobalt Violet. And of course we can't forget the AI. Easy to adjust to, quick response time, with more human like, personable voices. I find it impressive that there is a feature where you can generate a totally unique, custom generated AI voice using your own voice and a few guide sentences to repeat. Kinda cool.
I've only had this phone for a couple weeks. I'm enjoying it a lot. Seems everyday I discover something new about it; different features, cool shortcuts, crazy fast responses and accesses and the likes. So I'm sure there will be more praise to be given in the near future. Its kinda like having a little "Christmas surprise" every single day. I definitely made the right choice. I highly recommend the Samsung S26 Ultra... you can't go wrong with this one.
I've only had this phone for a couple weeks. I'm enjoying it a lot. Seems everyday I discover something new about it; different features, cool shortcuts, crazy fast responses and accesses and the likes. So I'm sure there will be more praise to be given in the near future. Its kinda like having a little "Christmas surprise" every single day. I definitely made the right choice. I highly recommend the Samsung S26 Ultra... you can't go wrong with this one.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Will love to have the new galaxy ultra praying I w
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: Mommingainteasy5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I choose..
I currently have a Samsung galaxy older model will love to win so ill be able to upgrade galaxy model phone are the best phones to to have I wouldn't choose no other device..keep up the good with manufacturing your wonderful phones,also more and better model and version of them..
I currently have a Samsung galaxy older model will love to win so ill be able to upgrade galaxy model phone are the best phones to to have I wouldn't choose no other device..keep up the good with manufacturing your wonderful phones,also more and better model and version of them..
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
You will love this phone if you like round edges
on September 18, 2026
Posted by: IAmASamsungUserForLife
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose this model as an upgrade to my S24 Ultra, but sadly I enjoy my S24 more due to the fact that it is easier to hold because of my arthritis. The rounded edges were hard for me to hold. The rest of the phone was great! I just wish that it had the square edges that are easier for me. I still kept it for a while to see if I could adapt to it. Other people without my inability to use it should have zero issues holding this phone. You may even be able to use it even with arthritis. Go ahead and see if it is a good fit! I will hold out hope that they will one day embrace the square shape that is easier for me. Like I said, everything else was great and I was very sad that I had to return it because I have issues with my hands. I am still giving it 5 stars because you will love this phone!
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US