LocalCall vs Galaxy AI Live Translate at a glance
Translated phone calls from any phone or computer, not only a Galaxy AI phone.
Samsung's Galaxy AI Live Translate translates phone calls on supported Galaxy devices in 20+ languages, and Samsung has said its core Galaxy AI features stay free. It runs in the Samsung Phone app, so you need a supported Galaxy device, and calls go out at your carrier's rates. LocalCall translates calls from any modern browser, including iPhones and laptops, in 40+ languages, bills per minute, and can also make the call for you.
LocalCall vs Galaxy AI Live Translate at a glance
| Feature | LocalCall | Galaxy AI Live Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Pay-as-you-go per minute | Free core Galaxy AI feature; carrier rates apply |
| Live translation | Built in, two-way | Built in, 20+ languages |
| App required | No, LocalCall runs directly in your browser. | Yes: a supported Galaxy device |
| Calls real phone numbers | Yes, you can call supported landline and mobile numbers. | Yes, from your own number |
| Pay as you go | Yes — valid for 12 months | Depends on your carrier plan |
| Global coverage | 200+ countries | Wherever your carrier plan can call |
When you're not on a Galaxy phone
Live Translate is a strong built-in choice on a supported Galaxy. LocalCall gives you the same kind of translated call from any device, with per-minute international rates and an AI agent that can take the call for you.
20-minute cost example
A 20-minute translated call costs 20 times the destination's live-translation rate, shown before you dial. On a Galaxy phone, the call is billed at your carrier's rate.
- iPhones, other Android phones, and computers
- Calling abroad without an international plan
- One account across all your devices
- Handing the whole call to an AI agent
- Calls that must come from your own number
- Translation without a data connection
Both sides hear each other in their own language in real time, and you follow a transcript as the call happens.
If you'd rather not be on the call at all, the AI agent speaks the other language for you and reports back.
When to choose LocalCall
Choose LocalCall if you're not on a supported Galaxy phone, want to call from a computer, want per-minute international rates instead of your carrier's, or want an AI to make the call for you. If you already have a supported Galaxy phone and international calling on your plan, Live Translate is a solid built-in option.
Competitor details were checked against their public pages on September 28, 2026. If something has changed, tell us through our corrections page.
Frequently asked questions
Galaxy devices with Galaxy AI, including the Galaxy S23 series and newer flagships, foldables, and tablets with cellular calling, running One UI 6.1 or later. It works in the Samsung Phone app and some messaging apps.