Samsung's AI Scam Detection Feature Expands to Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 Globally

Samsung's next foldables could take a Galaxy S26-exclusive feature global

We've found evidence suggesting that not only will the new foldables include Scam Detection, but Samsung could also expand the feature to more countries. Google has been steadily pushing Scam Detection as part of its broader AI suite. It uses Gemini to analyze calls in real time and warn users about potential fraud. The feature first appeared on Pixel devices, where it works on-device to preserve user privacy while still identifying shady and suspicious patterns in conversations. Earlier this year, Samsung partnered with Google to bring Gemini-powered scam detection to its own Phone app in the Galaxy S26 series. Those using Samsung's new flagships don't need to rely on the Google Dialer for access to on-device Scam Detection. However, its availability is currently limited to English-speaking users in the US. Now, it looks like Samsung is preparing to take things further with its next-generation foldables. While digging through the Phone by Google app (version 217.0.895016164-publicbeta-pixel), we found references suggesting that Gemini-powered Scam Detection is expanding to Samsung's upcoming foldables. Specifically, the code lists multiple model numbers tied to the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and a new Wide Fold variant. The sheer spread of regional SKUs listed in the app not only suggests that Scam Detection is coming to Samsung's new foldables, but it also shows that the company is planning a broader rollout of the feature beyond the US. For what it's worth, Google already supports Scam Detection in multiple countries on Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 devices. Samsung is expected to unveil its next foldables at a Galaxy Unpacked event in July 2026, and while it's not really a surprise that the new phones are getting a feature the Galaxy S26 series already has, it's good to know Samsung will make Scam Detection available more widely. It also signals that Galaxy S26 users in other countries could gain access to Scam Detection once it rolls out to the new foldables, or perhaps even earlier.

Samsung's next-gen foldable phones will inherit anti-scam call superpowers

Scam calls are evolving. Your phone is about to do the same. Samsung's upcoming foldables are shaping up to get an intelligence upgrade, with Google's Gemini-powered Scam Detection expected to expand to devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Flip 8, and even a new Wide Fold variant. And yes, this time your phone may finally be better at spotting fraudsters than your patience at 7 PM after the fifth unknown call of the day. Samsung joins the scam detection club Google has been steadily building Scam Detection into its AI ecosystem, using Gemini to analyze live phone conversations and flag suspicious behavior as it happens. So, if a caller starts sounding like they're scripting a heist movie, your phone gently steps in and says, "Maybe don't trust this one." On Pixel devices, this feature runs directly on-device, so it doesn't send your calls to the cloud for analysis. That keeps things private while still letting AI do the heavy lifting of spotting patterns that usually scream scam. Earlier this year, Samsung teamed up with Google to bring this capability to its own Phone app, starting with the Galaxy S26 series. That meant users didn't have to rely on Google's default dialer anymore to get scam protection baked in. There was a catch, though. The rollout has so far been limited to English-speaking users in the US, leaving many global users still answering unknown calls the old-fashioned way. Now, that seems to be changing. Recommended Videos Recent findings from the Phone by Google app suggest that Scam Detection is being prepared for Samsung's next-generation foldables. The feature appears linked to several model families, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, and a new Wide Fold device. These appear alongside a wide range of regional variants, suggesting a global rollout strategy. In short, Samsung isn't just testing the waters here. It looks like it's preparing to scale the feature across markets from day one. Beyond the US-only limitation Google's Scam Detection already works in multiple regions on newer Pixel devices, including the Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series. That suggests Samsung's eventual rollout may not remain as geographically restricted as it is today. If anything, the inclusion of multiple regional variants in the code points to a broader ambition: making scam protection a standard feature rather than a market-specific perk. And honestly, it's about time. Samsung is expected to unveil its next foldables at its usual Galaxy Unpacked event around July 2026. While new hinges, displays, and processors will likely take the spotlight, this AI-powered call protection adds something more practical to the mix. And if Samsung and Google get this right, your next foldable might just be the smartest thing you use before you even unlock it.

Samsung's AI detection scam feature is finally coming to more Galaxy phones - Phandroid

Scam calls aren't going away. If anything, they've gotten harder to spot as AI makes them sound more convincing. Samsung brought Google's Gemini-powered Scam Detection to the Galaxy S26 in February. Now it looks like the Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are next. Android Authority dug through version 217.0.895016164 of the Phone by Google public beta app. They found model numbers for all three of Samsung's 2026 foldables buried in the Scam Detection code. That covers the Z Fold 8 (SM-F976), the Z Flip 8 (SM-F776), and the Wide Fold variant (SM-F971). Regional variants also show up, covering global, US carrier-locked, US unlocked, Canada, and several other markets. One detail worth flagging: the expected global variant for the Flip 8, SM-F776B, is notably absent from the list. Android Authority couldn't confirm whether that's an oversight or intentional. Google's Scam Detection uses on-device Gemini AI to monitor calls in real time. If it picks up conversation patterns that match known scam tactics, it alerts you with a notification, sound, and vibration. Nothing leaves your device. Samsung has been building toward this kind of protection for a while. The Gemini-powered version that debuted on the S26 is a step up from earlier efforts. The feature runs through the Samsung Phone app, not Google's dialer. That's how Samsung worked around foldables using a different default calling app. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already Samsung's biggest foldable push in years. Landing Galaxy Z Fold 8 scam detection out of the box would be a solid addition to its launch package. The Z Flip 8 is expected alongside it. If SM-F776B's absence is just an oversight, both phones should be covered. Both foldables are expected to launch in July. Samsung hasn't confirmed any of this, so treat the model number findings as a strong signal, not a done deal.