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Most positive review signal
“Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, does not disappoint. It's thinner, lighter, and more powerful, even managing to squeeze more exciting photographic and video capabilities out of the same set of cameras.”
TechRadar · 95
Most cautious review signal
“The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has just about every phone feature you could want, along with a few you didn't know you needed.”
Android Police · 80
This meta-score blends 7 publisher scores with 1 assessed score — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
“Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, does not disappoint. It's thinner, lighter, and more powerful, even managing to squeeze more exciting photographic and video capabilities out of the same set of cameras.”
Publisher score: 4.8/5 · 4mo ago
“It's not a game-changing update, but Samsung does just enough to keep things interesting with the S26 Ultra.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 4mo ago
“The Galaxy S26 Ultra feels a little more special than its predecessor, even if it still lacks a bit of identity.”
Publisher score: 9/10 · 3mo ago
“It's an unexciting upgrade this one, but even as it is, the company has once again delivered a well-balanced device with no major flaws and a few standout features that the competition still can't quite match.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 4mo ago
“Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn’t exactly rip up the rulebook, but it does refine one of the most polished Android flagship experiences around.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 4mo ago
Assessed from verdict: 82/100 · 4mo ago
“The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has just about every phone feature you could want, along with a few you didn't know you needed.”
Publisher score: 8/10 · 3mo ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review
“The best Android phone yet with a truly innovative and useful Privacy Display.”
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: After four months of testing, I can’t part with it
“A poster child of smartphone luxury.”
Source page · 1mo ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review
“It's impossible to please everyone, and one thing is clear: the Galaxy S Ultra line no longer represents ultra specs.”
Source page · 2mo ago
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra gets its spark back, but I still want more
“The Galaxy S26 Ultra feels a little more special than its predecessor, even if it still lacks a bit of identity.”
Source page · 3mo ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review
“If you want one of the best phones you can get in the Android world, it's an excellent option.”
Source page · 3mo ago
I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it's so much better than all the drama
“The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has just about every phone feature you could want, along with a few you didn't know you needed.”
Source page · 3mo ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review
“Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra is easily one of the best phones I've ever used.”
Source page · 4mo ago
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Review: An old dog with new tricks
“Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra doesn’t exactly rip up the rulebook, but it does refine one of the most polished Android flagship experiences around.”
Source page · 4mo ago
