Google’s Pixel smartphones have quietly become some of the safest Android devices for handling phone calls, thanks to a built in scam detection feature that listens for suspicious patterns during live conversations. When the system notices red flags, it alerts users instantly through on screen warnings, vibration, and sound cues, helping them disconnect before falling victim to fraud.
Until now, this protection has remained exclusive to Pixel phones. That may be about to change. Fresh reports suggest Samsung could be the first Android brand outside of Google to adopt this technology, starting with its upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup.
Google originally introduced Scam Detection with the Pixel 9 series, later expanding support to Pixel 6 models and newer. According to findings from Android Authority, internal references inside Google’s Phone app point to Samsung’s next generation devices being compatible with the feature. While examining the app’s code, the publication reportedly discovered Galaxy S26 model identifiers tied to a feature labeled “Sharpie,” which is believed to be Google’s internal name for Scam Detection.
If accurate, this discovery signals a major shift. Samsung users may soon benefit from the same real time protection that Pixel owners already rely on to identify fraudulent calls.
A new Android system may bring scam alerts beyond Pixel phones
Another report from Android Authority adds more context. Google is said to be preparing a new background service called Android Callcore, designed to support call based safety features across multiple Android devices. According to its Google Play Store listing, the app provides core infrastructure for phone call enhancements, including scam call recognition.
Recent updates to Android Callcore reportedly include functionality related to scam detection. However, the app does not appear to be universally available. Instead, it requires specific device level feature flags to function. One of Samsung’s premium models, believed to be the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is said to include this necessary flag.
This detail is especially interesting because it suggests Samsung phones may not rely entirely on Google’s Phone app to deliver scam alerts. Instead, the feature could operate at a deeper system level, integrated directly into Samsung’s calling framework.
Such an approach would give Google more flexibility to roll out Scam Detection across different Android manufacturers without forcing them to replace their native dialer apps. Over time, this could open the door for broader adoption across brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, or Motorola.
When Samsung users might see the feature go live
While the evidence is promising, Google and Samsung have not officially confirmed anything yet. The rollout timeline also remains unclear. Samsung is expected to officially unveil the Galaxy S26 series later next month, and more information could surface around that event.
If Scam Detection does arrive on Samsung devices, it would mark one of the most significant safety upgrades for Galaxy users in recent years. Phone based fraud continues to rise globally, making proactive protection tools more important than ever.
For now, Pixel phones remain the only Android devices offering this feature publicly. You can learn more about how Google currently protects users from scam calls on Pixel devices via Google’s official safety documentation and Android security updates.
As Google continues expanding its AI driven call protection tools, Samsung’s Galaxy S26 could be the first major step toward making scam detection a standard feature across the Android ecosystem.
