In a new report that’s shaking up the long-standing Android vs iPhone debate, Google claims Android users are 58% less likely to receive scam texts compared to iPhone owners, thanks to a growing arsenal of AI-driven security tools built directly into the Android ecosystem.
The study, conducted across the U.S., India, and Brazil, surveyed around 5,000 smartphone users and analysed scam text trends, call spam frequency, and user perception of security. The results, Google says, confirm that Android’s machine-learning filters and fraud prevention systems are now among the most advanced in the world.
Pixel leads the pack
While Android users overall reported fewer scam messages, Pixel 10 Pro owners came out on top. According to the data, Pixel users were 96% more likely than iPhone users to report no scam texts during the study period.
Google attributed this to the Pixel’s on-device protection systems, which automatically block, flag, and report suspicious messages before they even appear in the inbox. Features like Google Messages’ scam detection, Play Protect, and the Safe Browsing API create a multilayered security net.
The company says Android collectively blocks over 10 billion malicious calls and messages per month, and has already blacklisted 100 million fraudulent numbers from its RCS messaging network.
Android’s scam defenses protect users around the world from over 10B suspected malicious calls and messages every month.
To show how these scam protections work, we asked users and independent security experts to compare how @Android and iOS protect you from threats. pic.twitter.com/Ikk6km8lxR— News from Google (@NewsFromGoogle) October 31, 2025
How Android’s AI makes the difference
The report highlights how Android’s AI-powered scam filters assess message intent, sender behaviour, and network history in real time. Independent research firms like Counterpoint Research and Leviathan Security Group cited in the report note that Android now safeguards against 10 key categories of fraud and phishing, while Apple’s iOS actively monitors only two by default.
These categories include identity theft attempts, fake OTP requests, job scams, and fraudulent links, all of which have surged in markets like India.
Apple’s silence and the bigger picture
Apple has yet to comment on Google’s findings. While iPhones are known for robust privacy and app sandboxing, this report adds nuance, suggesting that Android’s AI-led, cloud-connected security ecosystem might offer better real-time scam protection in SMS and calls.
Experts, however, caution that user awareness still plays a huge role. No operating system can stop every scam attempt, but proactive tools can drastically reduce exposure.
For everyday users, the message is clear: AI is redefining smartphone security, and Android, once seen as more vulnerable, is now leading in one of the areas that matter most to users.
In a world flooded with spam and scam messages, Google seems to have quietly planted its flag, one smart filter at a time.