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How to Transfer iPhone Contacts to Samsung Galaxy Quickly

For many reasons, you might want to migrate your contact list from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy. Whether you are upgrading from an old iOS device to the latest Samsung flagship, or simply need to merge your personal and work contacts together, finding a hassle-free method is essential.

Gone are the days of manually typing names, phone numbers, and email addresses one by one. Today, multiple smart tools can handle the heavy lifting for you safely and effectively. In this guide, we will walk you through 5 straightforward ways to get your contacts moved over without losing any data.

Switch Contacts from iPhone to Samsung Galaxy

Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung Fast (One-Click)

If you want a direct, cross-platform transfer without relying on cloud syncing speeds or confusing backup steps, a dedicated file management tool is your best bet. We recommend Aiseesoft FoneEase. It acts as a powerful alternative to iTunes, allowing you to sync data between iOS devices, Android phones, and computers seamlessly.

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  • upport for the latest devices including iPhone 17 series, iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S26 series, S25, and older models.
  • Add new contacts, change contact info, delete duplicate contacts, etc.
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Get Contacts from iPhone to Samsung with FoneEase

Step 1.
Free download, install and run FoneEase on your computer. Connect your iPhone and Samsung phone with USB cable. Then, it will automatically recognize and show phone information in the interface. You need to authorize it from your phone screen.
Phone Connection
Step 2.
Once the software recognizes both devices, go to the left sidebar and click on your iPhone to view its data categories. Click on "Contacts" to preview your complete address book, including names, phone numbers, email addresses, and contact photos. Next, check the boxes next to the specific contacts you wish to move. If you want to transfer your entire address book in one go, simply check all at the top.
Choose Transfer File
Step 3.
With your contacts selected, right-click on the highlighted names, choose "Export to Device," and select your Samsung phone from the list. Alternatively, you can click the device icon on the top toolbar and select your Samsung phone as the destination. Once it's finished, open the Contacts app on your Samsung phone—all your selected contacts will be there, ready for making calls, sending texts, or syncing with your Google account.

PROS

  • Support wide range of iOS and Android devices like iPhone, iPad Samsung etc.
  • Fast, offline transfer that handles contacts, media, and documents at once.
  • No technical skills required.

PROS

  • Unable to deal with cloud storage.
  • Software is only available on PC.

Moving iPhone Contacts to Samsung Using Smart Switch App

As Samsung introduced Smart Switch, you can use this utility to transfer everything like contact list, photos, music, videos, SMS, calendars and more to any Samsung Galaxy devices. Smart Switch allows you two ways to import contacts from iPhone to Samsung.

Transfer Contacts via USB

If you want to transfer a large amount of data, you can use USB cable to migrate contacts and other data from iPhone to Galaxy phone.

Step 1.
Open Smart Switch on your Samsung phone, tap Receive data, and tap Cable to start connecting.
Step 2.
Then, you should follow the procedure shown on your Samsung phone to connect your iPhone and Android phone with iPhone cable and USB-OTG adapter.
Step 3.
Tap Trust on your iPhone, and tap Next on your Samsung phone. Then, select Contacts you want to transfer, and tap Transfer.
Transfer Contacts via USB

Transfer Contacts Wirelessly

To move contacts wirelessly in Smart Switch, you have to import your iPhone contacts to iCloud in advance. Then, you can use Smart Switch to transfer contacts from iCloud to Samsung phone.

Step 1.
Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud on your iPhone. Find Contacts and switch the slider on.
Find Contacts
Step 2.
Open Smart Switch on your Samsung phone, tap Receive data, and tap Wireless instead of Cable as the connecting type.
Step 3.
Choose iPhone/iPad as your old device. After that, enter your Apple ID/email address and Password and tap Sign in.
Step 4.
After entering the verification code, type OK. Then, you can select the contacts you want to transfer, and tap Import.
Transfer Contacts Wirelessly

PROS

  • USB transfer and wireless transfer are both available.
  • Official and trusted tool by Samsung.
  • On extra device is needed.

PROS

  • Some DRM-protected video and music cannot be transferred contently.
  • Unstable and slow processing speed.
  • More manual settings.

Sync iPhone Contacts to Samsung via Google Drive Without a Computer

Apart from software transfer, you can also use cloud service to transfer iPhone contacts to and Samsung Android phone. Google Drive is the free option to sync your whole contacts automatically from iPhone to Samsung. Here are the clear steps.

Step 1.
Open iPhone Setting > Apps > Contacts.
Step 2.
Click Contacts Accounts and select Gmail. You need to click Add Account to sign in you google account if you haven’t.
Step 3.
Make sure you toggle on the “Contacts” option, and all your contact information will be auto-saved into your Google Drive.
Active Google Drive on iPhone
Step 4.
Open Settings on your Samsung devices and choose Google to sign in with the same google account you used on your iPhone. Find Google Contacts sync and enable Sync. Then you can have your contacts on your new device.

Notice: The steps may be a little different according to your iPhone and Samsung series and OS version.

Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung-via Google Drive

PROS

  • No device and platform limitation as long as you have an google account.
  • Google drive gives you 15GB free storage which can cover most files.
  • Auto sync contacts and various file.

PROS

  • All operation must be in stable internet environment.
  • Settings menus can vary between iOS 18/19 and older versions.

Exporting iCloud Contacts and Importing Them to a Samsung Device

Another way to import contacts from iPhone to Samsung is to rely on iCloud. You need to make sure that you have enabled iCloud syncing option on your iPhone. Just go to "Settings" > "Apple ID" > "iCloud" > "Contacts", and turn the slider on.

Step 1.
Log into iCloud.com with Apple ID and password. Click Contacts to view all contacts uploaded to iCloud.
Step 2.
Select the contacts you want to copy, click the gear icon and select Export vCard. Then, the contacts will be exported as VCF file.
Export vCard
Step 3.
Log into your Google Account which linked to your Samsung Galaxy phone. Go to Google Contacts official website, and select "Contacts" in the left pane.
Step 4.
Click Import in the left pane, and select the vCard file you just exported. Then, click "Import" again.
Import

Once you have uploaded the vCard file to Google Contacts, you can find and view these contacts on your Samsung phone. (See how to sync Google Contacts to iPhone)

PROS

  • Free and no extra download is needed.
  • You can select contact you want instead of whole contacts.

PROS

  • Could transfer is not for instant.
  • Extra steps on iCloud and Google Drives.
  • Require stable internet connection.

Back Up and Transfer iPhone Address Book to Samsung via iTunes / Finder

Windows PCs typically manage iOS devices through iTunes or the Apple Devices app, while modern Macs use Finder for device syncing. However, Apple has largely phased out direct local syncing with Google Contacts, encouraging users to sync contacts through their Google account in the cloud instead. But, if you still have an older setup or want to back up locally, you can:

iTunes is commonly used for transferring files. Thus, it is easy to use iTunes to copy iPhone contacts to Samsung. You can follow the steps in details.

Step 1.
Download and launch the latest iTunes, and connect your iPhone to computer.
Step 2.
Once your iPhone is detected, select it and go to "Info" tab.
Step 3.
Tick "Sync Contacts with" and select "Google Contacts". Then, a pop-up window will show up and let you configure your Google account. Click "Apply" button.
Sync Contacts
Step 4.
After that, you can view and sync contacts on your Samsung Galaxy S9. Just go to Settings > Accounts and backup > Accounts, add your Google accounts, and sync all selected contact details on your Samsung phone.
Settings

To save your iPhone space, you can upload iPhone photos to Google Drive.

PROS

  • Legacy method for users who prefer localized desktop management.

PROS

  • Newer operating systems prefer direct wireless cloud transfers over desktop syncing.

FAQs about iPhone to Samsung Contact Transfer

Will transferring my contacts delete them from my old iPhone?

No. Copying, syncing, or exporting your contacts simply creates a duplicate on your new Samsung Galaxy. Your original contacts will remain completely untouched on your iPhone.

Can I use Smart Switch if my old iPhone screen is broken?

Yes! As long as your iPhone contacts were already backed up to iCloud before the screen broke, you can use the wireless transfer feature in Smart Switch to pull them down using your Apple ID, entirely bypassing the broken phone.

How to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android using vCard?

You can export your contact information as vCard file from your Apple iCloud service. Then, transfer the vCard file from iPhone to Android. At last, open your Android contact app and import the contact from vCard file.

What's the easiest way to transfer contacts?

All the methods above and successfully transfer contacts from iPhone to your Samsung device. You can choose Aiseesoft MobileSync as your first choice for its easy operation. If you want transfer other data from iPhone to Android, it is also your best choice.

Conclusion

Moving your contacts from iPhone to Samsung doesn't have to be a headache. Whether you've just picked up the newest iPhone 17 and need to share data, or you're making a permanent switch to a brand new Samsung Galaxy, you have plenty of reliable options.

If you want the quickest, hassle-free desktop solution that avoids confusing cloud settings, Aiseesoft FoneEase is highly efficient.

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On the other hand, if you prefer a cable-free experience right out of the box, Samsung's built-in Smart Switch or a quick Google Account sync will get your contacts right where they need to be in just a few minutes.

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