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  • Front. Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet.
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Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet

Model:
SM-S948UZVAXAA
SKU:
12350781
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$1,217.44
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Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 367 reviews

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Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked)'s overall performance and camera quality. Many users also appreciate the battery life and privacy features. The processor speed, color, and design are additional aspects that customers find appealing, along with its ease of use.

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  • Great Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome phone. Does everything you need and more. Very happy with my purchase!

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Nice phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone was a gift to a friend who said it's good!

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • best phone i have owned

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    “It’s my perfect phone. I really love it, and I can’t wait to get the Galaxy S27 Ultra from Best Buy again.”

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Can really tell the difference in speed versus the previous phone version. The camera is amazing! Love it!!

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Moving from iPhone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Design and quality is good I’m new android user and still testing the device

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing Phone

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the display, I came from a 17 pro max and colors just seem to be more vibrant

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the phone! Especially appreciate the crazy customizations you can do without it negatively affecting performance

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good cameras, battery life and screen. Also can handle multiple apps at the same time

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good open box phone

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    In more excellent condition than I expected. And I get huge discount

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • It is a good product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    All the best. Camera, battery, s pen, speaker, size, wiegh are best

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • The best

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it was a awesome service love the quality everything was perfect i highly recommended it

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Samsung Ultra26

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was waithing for this phone all year long and best part is that i got a great deal from best buy

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Phone Yet

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast, great battery life, awesome video streaming and pictures.

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Best Duo phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's a quality phone, i enjoy using it's duo sim, i use the physical Sim for foreign number and the esim for USA number. Working perfectly well.

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Samsung S26 ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's amazing! I love my phone.This phone has everything you need; it comes with advanced technology. 100% recommended.

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • 100 Good phone

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone works great. Battery life is good , works like a charm

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Sky Blue

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Galaxy S26 Ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A good phone, but quite pricey at over $1,200. Wondering when the prices will stop climbing.

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Ultra Nice!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it!....thanks kate for helping me that Saturday Your nice service made me bought it at the end!

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Cobalt Violet

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • S26 Ultra

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its an s26 Ultra, you know the greatness of what your buying. No review necessary for this.

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Fair price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fair price great phone got the unlocked phone. Beat Vz price by almost $100.

    This review is from Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB (Unlocked) - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend
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