Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra delivers outstanding performance, a stunning display, and one of the best camera systems available on a smartphone. The built-in S Pen adds excellent productivity features, while the 512GB storage provides ample space for photos, videos, and apps. Pros: Excellent camera quality Bright and smooth display Powerful performance S Pen included Large 512GB storage Cons: Premium price Large and somewhat heavy Verdict: A top-tier flagship smartphone that excels in photography, productivity, and everyday performance. Highly recommended for power users and professionals looking for a premium Android experience. What I Like: The camera quality is excellent, especially for family photos, travel, and low-light shots. The large display is great for watching videos, reading emails, and multitasking. The S Pen is very useful for taking quick notes and signing documents. The battery easily lasts through a full workday. What I Dislike: The phone is quite large and can feel heavy during extended use. It is expensive compared to other smartphones. One-handed use can be difficult because of its size. How I Use It: I use it daily for work emails, Microsoft Teams meetings, web browsing, banking, social media, and taking photos and videos of family events. The large screen and S Pen make it especially useful for productivity tasks and reviewing documents on the go. Overall: A powerful and reliable phone with excellent camera and productivity features. If you don't mind the larger size and premium price, it's a great device for both work and personal use. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8/5)

I recently purchased the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB from Best Buy, and it has exceeded my expectations in almost every way. The performance is incredibly smooth thanks to the powerful processor and generous RAM—apps launch instantly, multitasking is seamless, and even demanding games run flawlessly. The 512GB storage is a huge plus. I never worry about running out of space for photos, videos, or apps, which makes it perfect for long-term use. The display is absolutely stunning—bright, sharp, and vibrant. Watching videos or browsing feels premium, especially with the smooth refresh rate. The camera system is another standout feature; photos come out crisp with great detail, even in low light. The zoom capabilities are especially impressive. Battery life easily lasts me through a full day of heavy use, and the fast charging helps when I need a quick boost. Overall, I’m extremely satisfied with this purchase. Best Buy made the buying process easy and reliable, and the phone itself is a powerhouse that delivers on all fronts. Highly recommend!

It is the best phone you can have!! , takes wonderful pictures, that look professional!battery lasts a long time,privacy screen is amazing! The mini- pen is very helpful when writing notes has a very nice design , and it is not heavy vivid colors high speed a powerful combination of innovation style and performance .

I’ve been using the Samsung S26 Ultra for a few weeks and it’s honestly one of the best phones I’ve had. The screen is super sharp and smooth, the camera takes amazing photos (even at night), and performance is fast with no lag at all. Battery easily lasts me a full day. It is a bit big, but if you’re okay with that, it’s definitely worth it.

Samsung user for a decade. I’ve been using the Samsung S26 Ultra from the day 1 it released, and it’s honestly one of the most impressive phones I’ve had in a while. The first thing I noticed was how lightweight it feels compared to previous models—it’s easy to carry around all day without that bulky, heavy feeling. Performance-wise, it’s incredibly powerful. Everything runs smoothly, whether I’m multitasking, gaming, or just switching between apps. There’s no lag, and it handles demanding tasks effortlessly, which makes daily use feel seamless. On top of that, the design is sleek and modern. It looks premium without being over-the-top, and the slim profile gives it a really polished feel in hand. Overall, the S26 Ultra strikes a great balance between power, portability, and style. It’s a solid upgrade and definitely worth it if you’re looking for a high-end smartphone.

I'm a Samsung loyalist always buying in the Note and Ultra flagship phones. My S23U was a good phone but I was disappointed with my cell coverage at times compared with my wife on an Apple Pro Max series who never seemed to have issues. The S26U has done really well and even better than her Apple phone with cell coverage, gives me Wifi 7 compatibility at home on my network, has GREAT battery life where I'm getting 1.5 to 2 days between charges and with my 70w charger I get 10% to 100% charging in about 50 minutes. The phone handles much better in hand with the rounded corners and you can tell the phone weight difference being much lighter in pocket. I'm not a big camera person, but the picture quality at really high zoom is much more clear. Love this phone, just wish I could have gotten white at my pre-order.

Smartphones are to the point where it becomes necessary for the consumer to understand precisely what their needs are, how responsible they are in managing expensive technology, and exactly what value do they place on their personal and private data. Having said this approximately 95% of users/consumers utilize perhaps +/- >5% of the technology in todays smartphones (this infers flip phones are more appropriate and less crowded bandwidth is a good thing). I tend to "upgrade" every other year or even skip two years based upon advanced technology from what I may currently "use". What I consider "use" is a tool, nothing more, nothing less. Every facet of the tool is used as to what the intended purpose of its installation on the device. Upon completing a task with this tool, it's simply put away until it's required to assist in another function. Nothing more. In other words, it's a work place assistant not a pacifier, not an addition to my hand, nor my ear nor a cause of a 3 car pileup on the 5. This brings me to the Samsung S26Ultra which caught my attention forcing me to a degree to trade in the very trusty but lacking features, S24Ultra. Mind you the 24 was a brilliant introduction to a grip on perhaps a new direction if implemented responsibly, that being Ai (Advanced Intelligence, nothing about it is artificial) the upgraded to the S26 Ultra Advance Intelligence that was the game changer for me was, "generative Ai" This feature was lacking in previous models. For me as a photographer, I sometimes am unable to have the full setup available at the ready and yet I need to capture a moment real time. The "fluff" around the capture on the S24 can be removed but substituted by what ever was whatever. Generative Ai allows me to place any and every background (within reason) so as to present a moment easily described to a client. The Snapdragon processor has GPU power second to none and frankly blows past many laptops. The screen is a privacy screen, which I've gotten used to, and become extremely pleased with. The BBY trade-in during the launch period gave a double storage deal I could not refuse and seriously, provided a best of breed value, albeit "smart phones are getting too pricey" unless you know how and what you're intended usage is and how responsible the user is implementing this tool. Again, my primary use for this tool is the quick use of the camera, and BTW the Pro setting both still and video are an amazing feature setup. Rather than mess with setting up every time, I've pre-set 3 settings I normally use, day time, night time and some secret and have them locked and loaded in presets in a folder next to my camera app and easy to go.

I’ve been using it for a few weeks now and honestly, it’s a beast. The screen is super bright and smooth, which is great since I’m always outdoors for work. The battery easily lasts me the whole day even with heavy use, and the camera is just on another level—the zoom is actually useful and the photos look very professional without much effort. Also, the Cobalt Violet color looks way better in person than in the pictures. If you’re looking for a solid upgrade, this is definitely it. Highly recommended! Pros: Battery life, amazing camera, and the screen quality. Cons: It’s a bit big in the pocket, but you get used to it.

Upgrading from the s23 I immediately felt the difference in the camera. Gaining up to 100x zook in addtion to the clarity is top tier. I went for the flagship ultra violet color which is definitely more appealing in person. The phone operates flawlessly, moving between apps, videos and multitasking. I've been particularly impressed with the battery, it charges quickly and it actually last. I love the use of the S pen, my only thing with that would be them reintroducing Bluetooth to the pen for pictures but other than that I have no issues with it. I think the privacy display was a nice touch, adding something new that we haven't had before in the past. Finally, the ability to airdrop to apple devices have proved to be quite convenient for me. Overall, I think they got it right with this one. Upgrading to the s26 ultra has proved to be the best decision for me.

I upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and I’m really happy with it. It’s super fast, everything runs smoothly, and I use it a lot during the day without any issues. The camera is amazing, especially the zoom and night photos, they come out really clear. Battery life is solid and easily lasts me all day. It also looks and feels very premium. Overall, definitely worth it and a big upgrade for me. P.S. I previously had the S23 Ultra and I love this one even more.

I inadvertently had to upgrade from the S25 & chose the Galaxy S26 Ultra & happy I did. I have my battery topped out to the 80 charge cycle to conserve long life of the battery. The battery is fantastic. I use my phone alot & don't hardly put a dent in it. I easily go 2 days of moderate use topping out at 80. It moves quickly because of the higher performance of the processor & smoothly. I loved the s25 Ultra camera & this S26 Ultra is blowing it away with fine motion & night photos with supreme color & contrast. It has several added features That are an many upgrades. from the past phones. You just have to dive in & make the phone yours. Best Buy is the Best.

I’ve been using Samsung phones for a long time. With my usage habits, the battery lasts all day. The photo quality is simply excellent. The S26 Ultra has exceeded all my expectations—it’s fast, has an amazing camera, and takes vibrant photos. The performance is top-notch. I especially love the ability to edit photos and videos using AI.

I’ve been using the S26 Ultra for a few weeks now, and it’s an absolute powerhouse. The display is incredibly bright and smooth, making everything from gaming to scrolling feel premium. The 512GB storage is perfect for all my 4K videos and high-res photos. Battery life easily lasts me through a full day of heavy use. If you want the best Android experience, this is it!

I am using I am using this phone and it was awesome, smooth, and wonderful in daily usage. The display quality looks even better when used in QHD mode, and the overall performance is fast and premium. Battery life and camera performance are also really good for regular use

Great color and feel even better in your hand than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This is definitely a nice upgrade from the S25 Ultra. If you travel a lot and hate having people side-eye you to see what you're looking at on your phone, the privacy feature does the trick. It truly blurs your screen from anyone to your side, but you do lose screen brightness with this function. It will dim your screen so if you only use it sometimes, just go back and forth because when you unleash the full quality of this screen, it's amazing. It charges superfast. It is noticeable this time around. Each generation of the Galaxy Ultra always says faster charging, but this one really really does that. This is a great upgrade and worth it.

I am a massive tech enthusiast, so I preordered the S26 Ultra the very second it was officially announced. I’ve had it in my hands since release day, and after months of heavy daily use, it is hands down the best thing I’ve ever purchased. The display is gorgeous, the performance is blazing fast without ever lagging, and the cameras take breathtaking photos. What impresses me most is how refined the software feels. It was worth every single penny. If you want the absolute best phone on the market, this is it.

I loved it, everything works great, the battery is great and the quality of the photos is above average in addition to the stabilization

Great storage, camera quality and stylish look. Inbuilt privacy display settings

Great phone. Very useful upgrade for me from the S24 Ultra. Horizontal stabilization and upgraded AI features are just as advertised and amazing at every level. Privacy screen feature, however, may need some work. There are two levels to the is feature - medium and maximum. Medium doesn't affect the overall display quality, but also doesn't fully do the job and only makes it appear less bright from an angle. When maximum privacy is toggled on, the intended feature works, but at the cost of making your whole screen look greyish even when looking at it directly, so I doubt many people would use it as much. But that said, I don't blame them as it is their first iteration of this new innovative feature and I'm sure this will be fixed in the next iterations. Overall, great phone. Battery life is also similar to my previous S24ultra which is good. I do hope that Samsung can improve further in that area so that it can house a bigger battery (greater than 5000mah). I'll be sure to update this review in the coming weeks!

I was a bit concerned when I first began researching this phone, due to the heavy AI usage on it. However, nearly all aspects of AI can be turned off, so that offers a greater peace of mind. The phone is working quite well and has connected to all my bluetooth devices without issue, as well as the wifi that I regularly use. I opted for the 512 GB due to the large amount of photos I tend to have on my phone. So far, I am loving the photo quality and the available options on the camera. There is an option to download an app that says it enhances your camera options, but I am not interested in that feature, so have not utilized it. This phone is a bit heavier than previous models, and when you jump from a Note 20 to this, it is noticeable. The one negative is that the camera sticks out quite a bit, and would be better if it were flatter. The S-pen must be reinserted in a particular way, or the end does not lay flat. That is mildly inconvenient when you are in a hurry or impatient like myself. Overall, the phone seems to be an excellent new addition to the Samsung line.