Head-to-head · Dialer Apps for Android
Samsung Phone vs Simple Dialer
Samsung Phone leads on 0 checks, Simple Dialer on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSamsung Phone · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
Samsung Phone scores higher on our rubric for dialer apps for android: 9.1 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Samsung Phone is the better fit for galaxy users who want a free built-in dialer. Simple Dialer is the better fit for users wanting a simple, customizable dual-SIM dialer.
- Samsung Phone fits best
Galaxy users who want a free built-in dialer
- Simple Dialer fits best
Users wanting a simple, customizable dual-SIM dialer
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Side by side
| Feature | Samsung Phone 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Simple Dialer 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #2 in Dialer Apps for Android | #7 in Dialer Apps for Android |
| Best for | Galaxy users who want a free built-in dialer | Users wanting a simple, customizable dual-SIM dialer |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
| Features Samsung Phone 3/6 · Simple Dialer 3/6 | ||
| Caller ID | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Spam call blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Call screening | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Dual-SIM support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Interface customization | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Voicemail management | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Samsung Phone is Galaxy’s native calling app for managing everyday calls. It is free on Android and suits Galaxy owners who want caller identification, spam controls and voicemail tools in the phone app they already have. Smart Call can… Read the review → |
For everyday personal calling, Simple Dialer is an Android app with a dial pad, phonebook access, contact search, and call history. It suits users who want a simple, customizable dialer, especially those who use more than one SIM. Its… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Samsung Phone — where it wins
- Identifies callers not saved in contacts and labels suspected spam or fraud
- Lets users block or report unwanted numbers
- Supports voicemail routing and live voicemail viewing on eligible devices
Where it doesn't
- Smart Call availability varies by country and device
- Direct voicemail requires Android 16 with One UI 8.5 or higher
- Its listed feature set is narrower than dialers with broader integrations
Simple Dialer — where it wins
- Supports multiple SIMs, speed dialing, favorites, and contact shortcuts
- Blocks calls from unsaved or hidden numbers
- Offers customizable colors and a dark theme
Where it doesn't
- Focused on personal calling rather than broader phone-service tools
- No verified caller ID or voicemail features
- Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases
- Samsung Phone9.1/10 · Free plan
A free Android dialer with caller ID, spam controls and voicemail features.
Visit SamsungFull verdict → - Simple Dialer7.6/10 · Free plan
A free, open-source Android dialer for everyday calls, with blocking and dual-SIM support.
Visit Simple DialerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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