Opera vs Samsung Internet
Opera
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Samsung Internet
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| Figure | Opera | Samsung Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Spec score · Web browsers | 9.2 (#5) | 8.8 (#18) |
| Spec score · Mobile Browser Software | 8.7 (#5) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Spec score · Secure Browser Software | 8.7 (#7) | 8.2 (#12) |
| Ad blocking | Opera’s built-in ad blocker can block ads and cryptocurrency-mining scripts. | On PC, Samsung Browser includes content blocker support; on Android, a compatible third-party app must be installed to block ads. |
| AI features | Opera AI can use open-tab context, generate images, summarize PDFs, and translate or summarize YouTube videos. | Galaxy AI features include Ask AI, webpage summaries, translation and reading highlighted text aloud. |
| Browser engine | chromium | chromium |
| Built-in ad blocking | Yes | No |
| Cross-device sync | Yes | Yes |
| Extension support | both | own_store |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Suwon, South Korea |
| Platforms | Opera offers downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and Chromebook. | Samsung says the browser is available on Android smartphones and tablets and on PCs running Windows 10 or later. |
| Support | Opera directs users to its Help Center, community forums, and bug report wizard for assistance and issue reports. | 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. |
Plans
Opera
- Opera browserFree
- VPN Pro — six months$5 a month
- VPN Pro — one month$8 a month
- VPN Pro — one year$48 a year
In their own words
Opera
Opera is a free web browser for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with extension support and cross-device sync. Tab Islands group related tabs for collapsing or expanding. Built-in tools include an ad blocker that can also block cryptocurrency-mining scripts, plus a free VPN with no data cap and three general locations. Opera AI can use open-tab context, generate images, summarize PDFs, and translate or summarize YouTube videos. ChatGPT and Gemini are available from the sidebar, and Opera says its AI tools do not require sign-up. The sidebar also offers WhatsApp, Slack, Discord, Messenger, and Telegram, while Music Player supports Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Deezer. Users can set browsing data—including history, cookies, passwords, and autofill data—to clear on exit. Opera browser costs nothing. VPN Pro is separate: plans cost $4 per month billed $48 yearly, $5 per month billed $30 every six months, or $8 per month billed monthly.
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.