Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series could gain one of Google Pixel’s most praised AI features. New evidence suggests that Google’s real-time Scam Detection alerts may arrive on Samsung’s next flagship phones, expected to launch as early as next month.
A feature that Google has so far reserved for its Pixel phones may soon expand to Samsung devices. The Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra are rumored to support Google’s AI-powered Scam Detection.
The information comes from hidden code discovered in the latest version of the Google Phone app.
The Android Authority team uncovered references to new smartphone model numbers inside the app’s code. These model numbers align with Samsung’s expected Galaxy S26 lineup.
They appear alongside references to existing Pixel phones and “Sharpie,” Google’s internal codename for Scam Detection. This combination strongly suggests the feature is being prepared for Samsung’s next flagships.
What is Google AI scam detection?
Scam Detection is designed to identify potential scams in real time. The feature analyzes patterns commonly used in fraudulent calls and text messages and alerts users when suspicious activity is detected.
Importantly, all processing happens directly on the device, with no data sent back to Google.
How scam detection works on phones
Once enabled, Scam Detection monitors calls and text messages from numbers that are not saved in the user’s contacts. This prevents trusted contacts, such as family members, from being mistakenly flagged as threats.
The feature is turned off by default and must be manually activated by users.
At present, Scam Detection is limited to Google’s Pixel lineup. It is available on the Pixel 6 and later in the United States.
In Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, and the UK, the feature is supported on the Pixel 9 and later, excluding the Pixel 9a. On newer models, including the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series, Scam Detection is powered by Google’s Gemini Nano AI model.
If Scam Detection launches on the Galaxy S26 series, it would mark a rare shift of a Pixel-exclusive AI feature to Samsung devices. This could strengthen Samsung’s position in AI-powered smartphone security and offer users an added layer of protection against phone and text-based scams.
The timing also aligns with expectations that Samsung’s next flagship phones will debut next month.
