Why is the phone symbol appearing next to messages i send?

[Android Central Question]

I sent my boyfriend some texts and they have the phone symbol next to them. They aren't next to any texts I send to other people though? Just his number. I have a Samsung s8 for reference and he has a Samsung A20. his phone is a little bit broken but it's never said this on my phone before

 

[B. Diddy]

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[mustang7757]

Would definitely need you to show us a screenshot to better help you , maybe it's rcs like read receipts?

 

[0000000TT0000000]

So im having the same issue i sould like to know what's going on with my phone

 

[mustang7757]

So im having the same issue i sould like to know what's going on with my phone

Hi, welcome to AC!

Which phone you have?
Can u post a screenshot?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Can you tap that icon? Does it call the contact?