{"id":377121,"date":"2025-01-13T13:22:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=377121"},"modified":"2025-01-13T13:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-13T13:22:12","slug":"samsung-messages-vs-google-messages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/samsung-messages-vs-google-messages","title":{"rendered":"Samsung Messages vs. Google Messages: Which App Is Better in 2025?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Despite an endless list of messaging apps, old-school texting apps for Android remain the easiest way to communicate with anyone on your contact list. Although Google will be the default text messaging app for most Android devices, Samsung&#8217;s preinstalled feature on its phones might be a tempting alternative.<\/p>\n<p>Owners of new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/all-samsung-galaxy-phones-in-order\">Samsung phones<\/a> are quickly faced with choosing between Google and Samsung to manage their texting. The big question is: Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages, which is better?<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve just unboxed your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/galaxy-s25-release-date-predictions\">new Samsung smartphone<\/a> and are wondering which app deserves to be on your home screen, this article breaks down the key differences to help you decide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<h2><span id=\"key_takeaways\">Key Takeaways<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Samsung Messages is exclusive to Samsung, while Google Messages supports all Android devices.<\/li>\n<li>Google Messages prioritizes smart organization and AI features.<\/li>\n<li>Samsung&#8217;s messaging app focuses on personalization.<\/li>\n<li>Google Messages will also work on your computer.<\/li>\n<li>Samsung now defaults to Google Messages in the US, but Samsung Messages remains downloadable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n    <section class=\"toc-sticky w-100 bg-white \">\n        <div class=\"toc-sticky__container container\">\n            <div class=\"toc-sticky__open d-flex align-items-end\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n                 aria-controls=\"multiCollapse1\"\n                 data-bs-target=\"#multiCollapse1\">\n                <button\n                        class=\"btn btn-primary collapse-action-btn p-1 rounded-circle\"\n                        type=\"button\"\n                >\n                    <i class=\"icon-chevron-up\"><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <span id=\"toc-current-title\" class=\"d-flex align-items-center\">\n                    Table of Contents\n                <\/span>\n                <span 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class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"samsung_messages_vs_google_messages_comparison_summary\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"samsung_messages_vs_google_messages_comparison_summary\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" data-level=\"2\">Samsung Messages vs. Google Messages: Comparison Summary<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/li>\n                                                                        <li class=\"StepProgress-item\">\n                                                <div class=\"StepProgress-item__group\">\n                            <a data-id=\"google_messages_vs_samsung_messages_which_is_better\"\n                               onclick=handleScrollToTitle(\"google_messages_vs_samsung_messages_which_is_better\")\n                               class=\"StepProgress-item__link\" 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Messages<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Winner<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>User Interface<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>One UI design starts midway<\/td>\n<td>Material Design starts midway on Samsung devices<\/td>\n<td>Google Messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>RCS Support<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Supported<\/td>\n<td>Supported<\/td>\n<td>Tie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Unique Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Recycle bin, chat customization<\/td>\n<td>AI-powered suggestions, automatic sorting<\/td>\n<td>Google Messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Integration<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Samsung ecosystem<\/td>\n<td>Google ecosystem<\/td>\n<td>Tie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Performance<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Optimized for Samsung devices<\/td>\n<td>Reliable on all Android devices<\/td>\n<td>Tie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Privacy &amp; Security<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>End-to-end encryption<\/td>\n<td>End-to-end encryption<\/td>\n<td>Tie<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Customization<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Extensive chat customization<\/td>\n<td>Limited theme options<\/td>\n<td>Samsung Messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Samsung devices only<\/td>\n<td>All Android devices and the ability to message from a computer.<\/td>\n<td>Google Messages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"google_messages_vs_samsung_messages_which_is_better\">Google Messages vs. Samsung Messages: Which Is Better?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>User Interface &amp; Design<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377142\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Google-Messages-UI.jpg\" alt=\"Google Messages interface\" width=\"1200\" height=\"543\" class=\"wp-image-377142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Google-Messages-UI.jpg 919w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Google-Messages-UI-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Google-Messages-UI-768x348.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Google Messages interface. Source: Google Play<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner: Google Messages<\/strong><br \/>\nBroader appeal and adaptability<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>The Google Messages app features a clean design interface with a helpful search bar. There is also a floating action button for composing new messages. It also adapts to Samsung&#8217;s One UI design on Samsung devices, aligning with their one-handed navigation philosophy.<\/p>\n<p>The AMOLED-friendly dark mode helps the Samsung Messages app stand out by offering deep blacks that save battery and enhance visuals. Samsung also has more customization options, like chat backgrounds and bubble colors. This will be a big hit, with Android fans wanting to seek as much personalization as possible.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is no avoiding the fact that the Google Messages app feels more intuitive and provides a fresher experience. It also dynamically adapts to your phone&#8217;s wallpaper and edges it for everyday use.<\/p>\n<h3>RCS Messaging Support<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner:<\/strong> <strong>Google Messages<\/strong><br \/>\nThe best messaging app for Android for its universal RCS implementation alone<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Both apps support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/rcs-message\">rich communication services<\/a> (RCS), which enable commonly used features like reading receipts, typing indicators, and sharing media.<\/p>\n<p>As you would expect, Google Messages leads in universality, as its RCS functionality works seamlessly across carriers worldwide. In contrast, Samsung Messages&#8217; RCS features are limited to specific carriers, which may restrict functionality for some users.<\/p>\n<h3>Unique Features<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377143\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages.jpg\" alt=\"Smart compose and autocorrect in Google Messages\" width=\"1200\" height=\"750\" class=\"wp-image-377143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Smart-compose-and-autocorrect-in-Google-Messages-1200x750.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Smart compose and autocorrect in Google Messages. Source: Google Workspace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner:<\/strong> <strong>Google Messages<\/strong><br \/>\nForward-thinking AI features and advanced automation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Google Messages offers AI-powered suggestions, automatic message sorting into categories (Personal, Transactions, OTPs, Offers), and the ability to auto-delete OTPs after 24 hours. The &#8220;Smart Replies&#8221; feature powered by Google Assistant is also handy.<\/p>\n<p>Integrating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/google-gemini\">Gemini AI<\/a> in Google Messages allows users to transcribe voice notes, generate images, and interact with an AI chatbot for suggestions or productivity tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Messages provides a Recycle Bin for recovering deleted messages and extensive chat customization options, such as personalized backgrounds and bubble colors. For many users, the ability to consolidate shared documents within chats will add to the convenience factor.<\/p>\n<h3>Integration Capabilities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>The best option will depend entirely on your preferred ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Google Messages integrates with other Google services, including Google Drive and Google Maps, making it the best choice for most Android users. It also offers a web version for desktops, enabling users to send and receive messages from their PCs.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Messages integrates well within the Samsung ecosystem, including features like AR emojis and compatibility with Samsung Notes. It supports Microsoft&#8217;s Your Phone Companion app for broader cross-platform functionality, though this feature isn&#8217;t exclusive to Samsung devices.<\/p>\n<h3>Performance &amp; Reliability<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both apps demonstrate reliable performance. Google Messages is optimized for all Android devices, while Samsung Messages is explicitly tailored for Samsung hardware.<\/p>\n<p>However, both apps perform equally well in real-world scenarios.<\/p>\n<h3>Privacy &amp; Security<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Both apps ensure a secure messaging experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Both Samsung and Google Messages offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/definition\/30544\/end-to-end-encryption-e2ee\">end-to-end encryption<\/a> in RCS chats. However, whereas Google Messages explicitly supports encryption across all RCS-enabled devices, Samsung Messages&#8217; encryption details are less transparent.<\/p>\n<h3>Customization &amp; Personalization<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377145\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface.jpg\" alt=\"Samsung Messages interface\" width=\"1200\" height=\"583\" class=\"wp-image-377145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface.jpg 803w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface-130x63.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface-104x50.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Samsung-Messages-interface-83x40.jpg 83w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Samsung Messages interface. Source: Galaxy Store<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner:<\/strong> <strong>Samsung Messages <\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Personalization options<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Samsung Messages excels in customization, allowing users to personalize chat backgrounds, bubble colors, and fonts. Its AMOLED-friendly dark mode is a bonus for Samsung users.<\/p>\n<p>Google Messages provides limited theme options but compensates with its dynamic Material You integration, which adapts colors to match your wallpaper.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_377146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-377146\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages.jpg\" alt=\"Dynamic Material You integration in Google Messages\" width=\"1200\" height=\"586\" class=\"wp-image-377146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-1024x500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-130x63.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-104x50.jpg 104w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-83x40.jpg 83w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-1536x750.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-2048x1000.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-1200x586.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Dynamic-Material-You-integration-in-Google-Messages-1980x967.jpg 1980w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-377146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dynamic Material You integration in Google Messages. Source: Google Play<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Device &amp; OS Compatibility<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e54c;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#FFFF66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\">\n<p><strong>Winner: Google Messages<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Broad compatibility and accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Google Messages is available on all Android devices, offers a web version for cross-platform use, and is accessible to a larger audience.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, Samsung Messages is limited to Samsung devices. This will significantly restrict its appeal to users outside the Samsung ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"which_messaging_app_is_better_for_you_in_2025\">Which Messaging App Is Better for You in 2025?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Google Messages is a better choice for most users in 2025<\/strong>. It offers a clean interface and innovative AI-powered features that work across all Android devices. Its integration with Google services and continuous updates make it a more future-ready option.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung Messages is aimed at users deeply embedded in the Samsung ecosystem looking for extensive personalization from their messaging app. But this feels like an incredibly niche audience.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"the_bottom_line\">The Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With its AI features, broader compatibility, and innovative features, Google Messages will be the best messaging app for most Android users.<\/p>\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re heavily invested in the Samsung ecosystem and attracted by the personalization features, Google Messages will be more practical for messages, whether you use your smartphone or computer.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"man_faq_sec\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><\/time><section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Which is better, Google or Samsung Messages?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">It depends on your preferences when comparing Samsung Messages vs. Google Messages. Google Messages offers AI features and universal compatibility, while Samsung Messages excels in customization for Samsung users.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Will Google Messages replace Samsung Messages?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Samsung has already replaced its messaging app with Google Messages, the default app on its devices in the US. But Samsung Messages is still available for download.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is Samsung Messages being discontinued?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The new Samsung devices in the US will no longer come with Samsung Messages preinstalled. Many suspect this spells a gradual phasing out of the app.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Why should I use Google Messages?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">The smart choice in the Samsung vs. Google Messages comparison is Google&#8217;s app because of its advanced AI tools, RCS support, and availability across all Android devices.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I use Samsung Messages on other Android devices?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">No, Samsung Messages are exclusive to Samsung phones, limiting their appeal in conversations with non-Samsung users.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I use both apps on a Samsung device?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">You can only set one app as the default texting app for Android devices. This means you cannot simultaneously use both apps on a Samsung device.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"ms_faq ms_card \" ><div itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><div class=\"accordionButton\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is Google Messages good?<\/h3> <\/div>\n<div class=\"accordionContent\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" style=\"display:none;\"><p itemprop=\"text\">Google Messages app wins in our instant messaging debate for its advanced AI tools, RCS support, and availability across all Android devices.<\/p>\r\n                <\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite an endless list of messaging apps, old-school texting apps for Android remain the easiest way to communicate with anyone on your contact list. 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