Google Chrome vs Samsung Internet
Google Chrome
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Samsung Internet
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| Figure | Google Chrome | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.1 (#8) | 8.8 (#18) |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Spec score · Secure Browser Software | 8.7 (#6) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Cross-device access | Signing in provides access to bookmarks, saved passwords, and more across devices. | Yes |
| Extensions | Chrome users can find extensions for shopping, entertainment, and productivity in the Chrome Web Store. | Samsung Browser extensions can add features such as translation, security, shopping assistance, and ad blocking; the product page says to download them from Galaxy Store. |
| Extension support | chrome_store | own_store |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | both | Samsung says the browser is available on Android smartphones and tablets and on PCs running Windows 10 or later. |
| Privacy | Chrome’s Privacy Guide provides a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. | Secret Mode deletes cookies and browsing history after all Secret Mode tabs are closed, while saved items remain accessible only in Secret Mode. |
| Security | Safe Browsing warns users about known dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions. | Samsung Browser describes protections including biometric web sign-in, Smart Anti-Tracking and a Privacy Dashboard showing blocked trackers and privacy settings. |
| Support | Google provides Chrome Help and a help community for installation and other Chrome issues. | Samsung support pages offer contact through online chat and the Samsung Members app, and the Browser FAQ describes sending an error report with an editable screenshot and device log. |
| Sync | Signing in to Chrome on a device gives access to bookmarks, saved passwords, and more. | Cross-device syncing requires the same Samsung Account on both devices; continuing between devices also requires Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the 'Continue apps on other devices' setting. |
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In their own words
Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a free web browser for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS, with extensions available through the Chrome Web Store. It supports tab groups with labels and colors, plus Energy Saver and Memory Saver tools. Signing in provides access to bookmarks and saved passwords across devices, and Google Password Manager is built in. Safe Browsing warns about known dangerous websites, downloads, and extensions; Safety Check reviews passwords, extensions, settings, privacy, and security. Privacy Guide offers a step-by-step tour of privacy settings. Google says Chrome receives a new update every four weeks. Its AI features include AI Mode for follow-up questions and web links, and Gemini, which can use open tabs and browsing history to help users understand web content and complete tasks. Auto browse is limited to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers in the U.S. Chrome requires supported operating systems: Mac requires macOS 13 Ventura or later, Android requires version 10 or later, and iOS requires version 17 or later. Older Windows and macOS versions may no longer receive updates.
Samsung Internet
Samsung Internet is a free web browser from Samsung for Android phones and tablets, Windows PCs, and browser extensions. It uses the Chromium engine and supports continuing browsing between devices. That handoff requires the same Samsung Account on both devices; continuing apps also requires Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and the “Continue apps on other devices” setting. Galaxy AI features can summarize or translate webpages and read selected text aloud on supported devices. Availability depends on language, region, operating system, and device, and some features may require a network connection and Samsung Account. Users can move the menu and URL bar, rearrange the Customize menu, and add up to seven toolbar features. Secret Mode removes cookies and browsing history after its tabs close, while saved items remain available only there. Samsung Internet includes Smart Anti-Tracking, a Privacy Dashboard, biometric sign-in on supported devices, and video playback controls. PC content blockers are supported; Android ad blocking requires a compatible third-party app.