Can your phone translate a phone call live?
Short answer
Yes. Pixel 11 translates calls in real time in the caller's own voice, and iPhone 17 has Live Translation for one-on-one calls in Phone and FaceTime. Both work in select languages.
Which products can do it?
- Google Pixel 11Yes
Pixel 11 translates what each caller says in real time, using the sound of their own voice.
Good to know: Select countries and languages; Google says translation may not be instantaneous.
- Apple iPhone 17Yes
iPhone 17 has Live Translation in the Phone and FaceTime apps for one-on-one calls.
Good to know: Listed languages only.
Why it matters
Calling a doctor's office, landlord or family abroad in another language is stressful without help.
Not proven yet
How accurate and fast the translation is in a real call; both makers say results may vary. We haven't read the same for Galaxy S26 yet.
How we know (2 sources)
Google Store page for Pixel 11 (read Oct 23, 2026): 7 years of OS and security updates; 30+ hours of battery life. Gemini Intelligence can take on routine tasks such as ordering groceries or booking a ride, working with your apps in the background while you can view or end the task. Phone calls are translated in real time in the caller's own voice (select countries and languages). Edits in Google Photos just by asking for them. Call Screen handles unknown callers and Scam Detection warns about likely fraud in calls and messages (select countries; not 100% accurate).
Read the sourceiPhone 17 overview and specs (read Oct 23, 2026): Siri AI, powered by Apple Intelligence, answers open-ended questions and takes actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders (rolling out in English). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime works for one-on-one calls in listed languages. Up to 30 hours of video playback (27 streamed); 10 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours of video with a high-wattage adapter.
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Status timeline
No status has changed since we started tracking. Every entry is dated and backed by the sources on this page.
- First recorded: In storesApple iPhone 17
iPhone 17 has Live Translation in the Phone and FaceTime apps for one-on-one calls.
- First recorded: In storesGoogle Pixel 11
Pixel 11 translates what each caller says in real time, using the sound of their own voice.