Android phones do not have Samsung Messages, but many Samsung Phones still have Samsung Messages.
If you are looking for their comparison, this is the video you need. So, let’s get started.
Let’s begin with their interface. Both apps look the same except for a few differences.
Google Messages only shows one line of the latest text under each conversation,
whereas Samsung displays extended length. Swiping on a conversation in Google Messages
moves it to the archive folder, but you can customize it to delete the chat completely.
Samsung Messages, on the other hand, does not support swiping, and there is no archive folder.
While on the subject, I want to talk about the dark mode. Samsung Messages has an edge because
of its One UI. The dark theme in the app is super dark. With Google Messages, you will notice that
in both? We can send text, images, videos, audio, contact info, location, and more.
Both also support scheduling messages. Samsung Messages does not support GIFs,
and to use stickers, you must have Samsung Keyboard activated. However,
the app has quick responses and events options, which is missing from Google Messages.
Next is spam detection. Honestly, I love the spam detection and blocking of Google Messages.
The app relies on Google Services, which powers the whole Android ecosystem. So if there is a spam
message, Google Message most likely detects it. Even when I get phone calls from unknown numbers,
their messages go into the spam folder in Google Messages.
OK, notifications are important, and this round also goes to Google Messages. The app
uses AI systems to provide a better experience. For example, if you get a code in a message,
the app will show the “copy code” button in the notification. All you have to do is tap on it.
Second, in some regions, there is an option to delete those codes after 24 hours,
which is great because you don’t want to keep those messages forever.
The notification of Samsung Messages shows call, mark as read, and reply.
Alright, let’s see how both search for texts. Like spam detection, I will give this round to Google
Messages. The moment you tap on that search bar, you see two rows: People and Categories.
Under the People row, you see the recent users you had conversations with. You can tap on any
to search through that conversation. We also find starred, images, videos,
places, and link filters to show the messages containing any of those.
When you tap on the search bar in Samsung Messages, you also find two rows.
The first is “Pictures and videos,” which shows all the media. The second is “others,”
which contains other data attachment types. Before we end this video, let’s explore some
additional options. Both support sending messages on the internet,
but the technology still needs some time. Google Messages is overall better.
Here is what is possible in both apps. You can send messages and media, you will see
when the other person has started typing, and you will see when the message is delivered,
etc. Also, Google Messages is great at receiving iPhone emoji reactions.
Alright, Google Messages has this smart reply feature. It’s offered in some countries and what
it does is shows you some replies based on the last message. All you have to do is tap on one to
send. This feature has helped me so many times. Now, Google Messages also has the “Messages
for web” option. Like WhatsApp Web, it allows you to send and receive messages
on your computer. Samsung Messages can work like that using its Samsung
SideSync app or Microsoft’s Phone Link app. Lastly, Google Messages supports text bubbles,
which work like the chat heads in Messenger. Although the feature is buggy, it creates a
unique texting style. Samsung Messages does not support bubbles, but you can always open
a small popup to respond to a message. So, which one should you use? Honestly,
we find Google Messages on many Samsung devices, so if the parent company is
focusing on Google messages, why shouldn’t we? Samsung Messages is great if you just want to
send and receive messages, but if you want something more, go with Google Messages.