Mobile vs Residential Proxy: Which Should You Choose?
Mobile and residential are both 'real' proxies, but IP origin changes everything: trust score, detection resistance and use cases differ markedly.
IP origin
A residential proxy uses the IP of a fixed home connection (DSL/fiber). A mobile proxy uses the IP of a 4G/5G SIM from a carrier. Mobile goes through CGNAT: the IP is shared with many mobile subscribers, making it very hard to ban.
Trust score and detection
Mobile generally gets the best trust score, especially for creating and managing accounts (social, marketplaces). Residential is still credible, but a fixed IP can be isolated and flagged more easily than a shared mobile IP.
When to choose mobile
Choose mobile for multi-accounting, social media, Vinted, SMS reception and anything needing maximum trust score. Residential may suffice for less sensitive general scraping. For a French market, a dedicated French mobile IP is the most locally credible option.