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Since you have a new unlocked phone, you can access this natively without carrier interference. On US carrier-branded models (like phone variants sold directly by Verizon), this built-in feature is usually disabled or hidden because carriers prefer you to use their own proprietary services like Verizon Call Filter. However, on an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the native Hiya-powered option is fully accessible.
Yes, for your unlocked device, the built-in Hiya (Smart Call) is generally better than the free version of Verizon Call Filter.While both block standard high-risk scam calls for free, Verizon locks basic Caller ID (identifying names of businesses or unknown numbers) behind a paid $3.99/month "Call Filter Plus" subscription. Hiya gives you extensive, AI-driven business and caller identification natively for free.Because your Galaxy Z Fold 8 is an unlocked model, you aren't restricted by carrier bloatware. Here is how they stack up directly:
phone By Google
The main difference is that Samsung Smart Call (Hiya) relies on a massive global crowd-sourced database, while the Phone by Google app uses Google's localized AI models and vast search index to identify callers.Because you are using an unlocked device, you have the unique freedom to choose either application as your primary system dialer.
Choose Samsung (Hiya) if: You want a seamless experience that requires zero extra downloads. It is deeply integrated into your phone's One UI software framework, utilizes virtually zero background resources, and keeps the stock Samsung look.Choose Google Phone if: You want the smartest automated blocking. Google's database updates incredibly fast because of its global search dominance, and its automated assistant screening is highly effective at forcing robocalls to hang up before your phone even rings.
Verizon Call Filter
AI says not to bother adding this app.
- I will stick with Hiya for now
- Not adding verizon call filter app will slow down phone.