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Google Pixel 10 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Offer Better Scam, Fraud Protection Than iPhone 17 Pro: Study

Google Pixel 10 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Offer Better Scam, Fraud Protection Than iPhone 17 Pro: Study

Google cited Leviathan Security Group’s report, which claims that Android provides more security than iOS.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 31 October 2025 13:20 IST

Google Pixel 10 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold 7 Offer Better Scam, Fraud Protection Than iPhone 17 Pro: Study

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The Google Phone app offers call screening, a feature that was introduced by Apple with the iOS 26 update

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Highlights

Google Pixel 10 Pro was shown to perform the best among the four phones
iPhone 17 Pro reportedly lowest among the competition
The report was funded by Google

Google claims that Android phones offer greater protection against spam calls and messages than an iPhone, and the company has cited various reports that back these claims. A study commissioned by the company that evaluated 33 security features on three Android smartphones and Apple's latest iPhone model concluded that handsets running Android provide a higher level of security than the iPhone 17 Pro, especially at protecting users from fraud and scams.

Android Phones Could Offer Better Security Than iPhone

In a blog post, the California-based tech giant cited various reports to substantiate its claim that Android smartphones provide better security and privacy than Apple's iPhone models. The company said that Leviathan Security Group recently tested 33 security features on the Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, iPhone 17 Pro, and Moto Razr 10+ (2025) as part of a funded evaluation, and the results showed that Android phones were ahead of the iPhone.

While the Pixel 10 Pro and Galaxy Z Fold 7 were running on Android 16, the Razr+ (2025) and iPhone 17 Pro were running on Android 15 and iOS 26.0.01, respectively. The list of test parameters included the phones' ability to enroll in a higher level of protection for device and user account, if they have a password manager that can recognise registered sites and applications, whether they support passkeys, and their account change protection efficacy.

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The cybersecurity group's analysis shows that Google Pixel 10 Pro, followed by Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Razr+ (2025), provided the “highest level” of default protection against scams and frauds. The Pixel 10 Pro is shown to have scored 31 points. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Razr+ (2025) got 29 points. Coming in at the last position, Apple's recently launched iPhone 17 Pro managed to score 23.25 points.

Leviathan Security Group's Google-funded evaluation report also highlighted that Android's call screening, scam detection, and scam warning authentication features helped the phones in outperforming Apple's latest flagship smartphone.

Google also explained how Android is “better” at safeguarding against unwanted calls. The company said that Google Messages automatically filters spam messages by analysing the sender's “reputation” and the contents of the text. Additionally, Google's native Phone app is capable of automatically blocking “known spam calls” using on-device AI features.

Meanwhile, a survey of 5,000 people across India, Brazil, and the US by Google and YouGov showed that users with Android phones were 58 percent more likely to report not receiving any scam messages (in the week prior to the study) than iPhone users.

Google Pixel 10 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Front Camera 42-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 16GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 4870mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1280x2856 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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iPhone 17 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A19 Pro

Front Camera 18-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 26

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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Further reading: Android Security Features, Google Pixel 10 Pro, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, Moto Razr Plus 2025, Google, Cybersecurity

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More