[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After holding onto my Galaxy S22 Ultra for a few years, I finally decided it was time for an upgrade, and I couldn't be happier with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Looking back, I am incredibly glad I resisted the urge to jump ship early and buy the S24 Ultra. Waiting out that middle generation was absolutely the right move, as the jump from the S22 directly to the S26 Ultra feels like a massive, true generational leap rather than a minor, incremental tweak. The everyday performance difference is night and day. My S22 Ultra was starting to show its age with battery drain and occasional stuttering, but the S26 Ultra is an absolute powerhouse. The battery easily cruises through a full day of heavy use, and the charging speed is noticeably quicker. The new flat, anti-reflective 6.9-inch display is spectacular—much easier to view outdoors compared to the older curved screen, and the clever new privacy viewing angles are a brilliant touch. The camera system is where the upgrade really shines. Going from the old 108MP primary lens to this refined 200MP setup—combined with the massive leap in Galaxy AI processing and video stability—delivers much cleaner, sharper shots with zero shutter lag. The physical build also feels amazing in the hand; it is noticeably slimmer and lighter than my old S22, losing that boxy bulk while keeping the integrated S Pen. If you are still holding onto an S22 Ultra and skipped the last couple of years, this is the definitive upgrade you’ve been waiting for!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have lost my S pen. And earpods. Unfortunately. But the phone 📱.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 11, 2026
Hi there Pusoriton, we appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra with us. We understand how frustrating it is when your device is not aligning to your expectations. We have provided a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you with the S Pen getting lost from your device, and any additional questions you may have about your device. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] AFTER GOING FROM A 22 TO A 26 ULTRA I'm already impressed with the updates and upgrades over a 5 year period. Video is sharp, service is good and a TB of data is epic. Looking forward to exploring this model more.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best phone ever, the AI is a real hoot to use. The screen is exceptionally real looking.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Samsung 26 ULTRA DOES HAVE THE NEW AND UPDATED GALAXY AI EMBEDDED IN THE ONE UI OPERATING HOME SOFTWARE / OPERATING SYSTEM. IT IS SMOOTH AND SEEMLESS TO DELVE INTO FOR INFORMATON AND INDIVIDUAL TASKS.
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, June 10, 2026
Hi there LOVE2SHOPTILLIDROP, thank you for sharing your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We are so happy to hear how pleased you are with the enhanced capabilities of Galaxy AI. We have provided a link to the full manual to help you fully explore your new device, and align the settings to your preferences. We have also shared a link to the Samsung Support Team to assist you further any time you have questions about your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth Product Manuals https://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/ Samsung Support smsng.us/Samsung-Support Samsung Community smsng.us/Samsung-Community Facebook smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger X https://smsng.us/X-Messages