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Head-to-head · Mobile Data Backup Software

Google One vs Samsung Cloud

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Google One #6 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Google One
Samsung Cloud #7 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Samsung Cloud

Google One leads on 0 checks, Samsung Cloud on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresSamsung Cloud · 2 of 2

Google One and Samsung Cloud score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for mobile data backup software; Google One sits at #6 and Samsung Cloud at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

On mobile platforms, Google One gives you Both where Samsung Cloud offers Android. Samsung Cloud offers end-to-end encryption; Google One doesn't. On restore options, Google One gives you Full_device where Samsung Cloud offers In_app.

Google One is the better fit for android users who want simple device backup. Samsung Cloud is the better fit for samsung users wanting free device backup.

  • Google One fits best

    Android users who want simple device backup

  • Samsung Cloud fits best

    Samsung users wanting free device backup

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Side by side

Feature Google One 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Samsung Cloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #6 in Mobile Data Backup Software #7 in Mobile Data Backup Software
Best for Android users who want simple device backup Samsung users wanting free device backup
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $1.99/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android, iOS Android, Web
Support Docs Live chat
Integrations 5 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo
Features Google One 1/2 · Samsung Cloud 2/2
Automatic backup ✓ ✓
End-to-end encryption — ✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms Both Android
Backup scope Selected_data Selected_data
Cloud storage limit 15 GB Not checked yet
Device limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Restore options Full_device In_app
Our review
Pros
  • Backs up selected Android apps, messages, call history, and settings
  • Restores Android backups during setup on a new device
  • Free storage is shared across Photos, Drive, and Gmail
  • Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
  • Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
  • Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection
Cons
  • Android backups cover selected data, not a full-device image
  • iPhone support syncs selected data rather than backing up the whole device
  • Free storage is shared across Google services, not dedicated to backups
  • Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
  • Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
  • The web portal cannot download individual device backups
Our verdict

Google One combines shared Google Account storage with mobile backup and syncing features. It suits Android users who want selected phone data—such as apps, messages, call history, and settings—available for restoration when setting up a…

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Samsung Cloud is a cloud backup and restore service for supported Galaxy phones and tablets. It is aimed at Samsung users who want a free way to preserve selected device data and restore it later, rather than create a complete copy of…

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  1. Google OneMobile Data Backup Software 7.9Free plan
  2. Samsung CloudMobile Data Backup Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Google One — where it wins

    • Backs up selected Android apps, messages, call history, and settings
    • Restores Android backups during setup on a new device
    • Free storage is shared across Photos, Drive, and Gmail

    Where it doesn't

    • Android backups cover selected data, not a full-device image
    • iPhone support syncs selected data rather than backing up the whole device
    • Free storage is shared across Google services, not dedicated to backups

  • Samsung Cloud — where it wins

    • Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
    • Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
    • Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection

    Where it doesn't

    • Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
    • Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
    • The web portal cannot download individual device backups

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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