Quick answer. Yes, Samsung phones support RCS — but increasingly through Google Messages rather than the Samsung Messages app. Samsung devices are fully RCS-capable, and historically Samsung Messages had its own RCS support. However, US carriers have moved to standardize on Google Messages: Verizon ended RCS in Samsung Messages in January 2025, directing users to Google Messages. So on a Samsung phone in the US, RCS works — typically by using Google Messages as the default texting app.
The practical guidance for Samsung owners: if RCS isn't working in Samsung Messages, set Google Messages as the default messaging app and enable chat features. The device supports RCS; the client app is what's changed.
Key facts
- Samsung devices are RCS-capable; US carriers now route RCS through Google Messages.
- Verizon ended Samsung Messages RCS in January 2025 — use Google Messages.
- Set Google Messages as default for the most reliable RCS experience on Samsung.