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SM-S948UZKEXAA
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6669749
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 631 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers value the camera quality, with users describing it as amazing. Additionally, customers appreciate the advanced capacity and performance of the product.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Unexpected huge disappointment

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

    It seems like I may be one of the few?? people who can’t adapt to the latest Samsung display changes. I’ve tried what I believe are all the available settings and adjustments, (privacy settings off) but this screen consistently causes headaches, eye strain, and even dizziness with extended use. I’ve been using Samsung phones for years, and this is the first time I’ve experienced anything like this. Unfortunately, it makes the device unusable for me. I’m very disappointed both with Samsung’s “improvements” and with Best Buy’s handling of the situation. Since I already shipped my trade-in device, my old phone is gone, and Best Buy was unwilling to return it—even though the trade-in had not yet been processed

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hi Suca, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. As we strive to be innovative and make improvements on the design and functionality of our products, your feedback is invaluable. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. To alleviate what you've described to be experiencing with your new display, please turn off the privacy display. Go to Settings > Display > Privacy Display and turn off "Maximum privacy protection" or disable the feature entirely to check if symptoms persist. If the display brightness is causing discomfort, please enable extra dim on your display. Settings > Accessibility. Utilizing Eye Comfort Shield may also help resolve what you've been experiencing. Go to Settings > Display > Eye comfort shield and set it to "Adaptive" or "Custom" to reduce blue light. If you would like to share additional feedback with us or if you would like any further assistance, please feel free to contact Support. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Zero Accountability

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

    Title: Shipping Failures and Zero Accountability Review: My recent experience with Best Buy’s online order and trade-in process was incredibly frustrating from start to finish. The shipping process was unreliable and poorly managed, creating unnecessary delays and confusion. What made matters worse was the complete lack of coordination between the online system and in-store staff. A critical shipping label for my trade-in was mistakenly removed by store personnel, leaving me stuck and unable to complete the process. Trying to resolve the issue only added to the frustration. Customer service provided little to no meaningful assistance, and the store staff were unable to correct the mistake they created. I was left waiting with no updates, no urgency, and no clear path to resolution. For a company of this size, I expected far better communication, accountability, and basic operational competence. Instead, I experienced delays, confusion, and a lack of ownership at every step. Until Best Buy improves its shipping processes and empowers its employees to actually resolve customer issues, I would be cautious about relying on their online orders or trade-in programs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Samsung galaxy s26ultra review

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

    Its ok the battery is not that good. It's little less wide from my 24 ultra. And also quality wise Its declining day by day. I liked my 22 and 24 ultra more. They don't focus on making it more durable work wise like black berry's I find it really hard if i have to go through different apps for work of just home health aide let alone other things battery drains fast it didn't seems like it's new i feel like i am using the update version of my old used phone

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Greetings Vaninderpreet, thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Your feedback is appreciated as we strive to be innovative while improving the design and functionality of our product line to better suit the needs of our consumers. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is fortified with materials that strengthen the device for long-lasting durability. The Armor Aluminum frame provides enhanced protection for the device’s internal components and exterior edges without adding excessive bulk. Engineered using an ion-strengthened glass formula, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 have been applied to the front and back of the device respectively for impact protection without compromising visual clarity. The IP68 rating provides enough water and dust resistance to protect your device against accidental spills and everyday mishaps. Feel free to check out "Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet," "Galaxy Battery - Optimization," "Get the most out of your Galaxy phone or tablet battery," and "Samsung phone battery drains quickly on 5G service" to help resolve what you may be experiencing with your battery life. If you would like any further assistance afterward, please feel free to contact Support. Thank you for being a dedicated Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not happy

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

    Ive had the worst experience i feel like best buy gave me a bad phone out of the batch ive been having nothing but problems since day one and lots of money down the drain

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Quality check

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

    it has its issues still, even for the price. I will try and get to the store to see what is going on with it. Thanks

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Aloha PeterPiper, thank you for sharing your feedback with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We would be more than happy to assist you with whatever you may be experiencing with your new Galaxy S26 Ultra but without having any information available regarding what you may be experiencing and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I suggest contacting Support for further assistance. Thank you for being a cherished Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst product and evan worse transaction

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

    One of the worst purchases ive ever made. Firstly i get a pair of pants instead of a phone then after many calls and back and forth waiting just to see nothing happening on a $1400 purchase i had to go about contacting bbb then i finally get a replacement shipped to me but then they start a new issue with my trade in. Sending a good working device and they mention they recived a device with the back part coming off. What a shame glad i had the video of the tradein having no such issue but they want you to contact the shipper as to make things more worse they dont hadle that so On one purchase they lost a customer of thiers for 20 plus years!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Trade in program is a scam

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

    Best Buy’s trade-in program is a scam—plain and simple. I pre-ordered a Samsung S26 Ultra before the release date, and it still arrived almost a month after launch. They also delayed reviewing my trade-in device, and after all that time, suddenly claimed it had “LCD burn” and “screen damage,” dropping the value from $800 to $90—with zero proof provided. By the time they dragged everything out, I was past the return window, and they have refused any extension. I have been forced to pay full price for a phone that I would never have bought without that trade-in promise. To top it off, I'm yet to receive my old phone back after numerous requests for it to be returned. Completely deceptive. Buyer beware—and needless to say I won’t be spending another dollar at Best Buy and pray for their quick demise, which is inevitable.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst experience ever

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

    I did a trade in with best buy... worst decision ever!! They just sent an email saying i sent an empty box... which is not true, and they dont answer emails, they dont investigate or anythjng... someone in their team is stealing those devices, i sent my phone all whipped out and now i cant locate it... no one in best buy help me to either investigate or tell me what to do, they created the label, they asked me to send it with fedex and yet they don't investigate what ghebissue is... i will never buy anything through them in my life, i never had any problem directly with Samsung... dont fo trade in with best buy, you will lose your phone and trade in value

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent option, not worth upgrade from S24 ultra

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

    Decent, not much of an upgrade from S24 ultra. Privacy screen is over hyped

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Salutations DhruvJ, thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Your constructive feedback allows us to make improvements on our devices. The advertised Galaxy S26 Ultra offers a lighter design, superior performance with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, improved low-light cameras, and 60W wired charging compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. We would love to be able to assist you with whatever you may be experiencing with your device but without having any information available regarding what may be occurring and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I suggest contacting Support. Thanks for choosing Samsung! - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It okay

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

    I like apple it better then samsung but best buy it the best company for electronic

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Good day MohamedS, thank you for finding the time to share your thoughts with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We value your honesty as we improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Without having any details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your new Galaxy S26 Ultra and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend contacting Support for further assistance. Thank you for being an unwavering Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worst trade-in experience.

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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 is great but trading in my old phone and waiting to receive credit refunds has been the worst trade-in experience.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Horrible Support

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

    Horrible Experience from Best Buy Online and Support, will not refund the money for the phone they shipped and lost. Shipping me an empty package which was tampered. It's been a month and 5 calls dealing with their support and they keep going back and forth. Save yourself a hassle and do not purchase online.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not splay best buy credit carD

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

    Not splay best buy credit card !(((((((((((((((((((((((

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible service

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

    Terrible service. I placed the order on February 28th, and the phone still hasn't arrived. They still haven't resolved the issue—I've been waiting for over a month now.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor buying experience

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Phone is great best buy app and system caused me entirely too much stress. Will not but online again and will go back to buying from samsung

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    OnePlus 15> 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.

    Poor build quality. Speaker vibrates the whole phone incessantly. OnePlus 15 is a much better device.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Aloha Hugh, thank you for finding the opportunity to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We value your feedback as we remain committed to constant innovation as we strive to improve the design and functionality of our product line. Samsung provides a 12-month warranty on our products for manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Without having any details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your device and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend contacting Support if you would like additional assistance with troubleshooting your device. Thank you for being a staunch Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Camera quality bad

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

    In comparison to IPhone not like Samsung camera phone is slipery easy to fall down

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Samsung
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      Hello there AmitG, thank you for finding the time to share your sentiments with us about your experience using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. We value your feedback as it allows us the opportunity to improve the functionality and design of our product line. The advertised Galaxy S26 Ultra excels in zoom capability, 200MP detail, and overall versatility with raw detail compared to its competitor. Without having any details available regarding what you may be experiencing with your device and without being able to ask you any follow up questions to probe further, I recommend reaching out to Support for further assistance. Thank you for being a steadfast Samsung customer. - Debra Samsung

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Shipping horrible

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

    Lost in mail took a long time even though i preordered

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Me robaron el teléfono

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

    Pesimo servicio me robaron el teléfono y no se hicieron responsables

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Samsung love

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the camara nice photo i will recoment the battery life is amazing well done

    I would recommend this to a friend