Residential proxies use IP addresses assigned to physical homes by internet service providers (ISPs), whereas mobile proxies rely on IP addresses issued to active mobile devices by mobile carrier networks.
Mobile proxies are superior because they use dynamic IP allocation, meaning the IPs are rotated frequently and shared among many legitimate mobile users. This dynamic nature, combined with the high level of trust associated with mobile carrier networks, makes mobile proxies harder to detect and block. In contrast, residential proxies are static and can become flagged or restricted over time due to repeated use. Additionally, mobile proxies benefit from massive IP pools and greater versatility, making them more reliable and effective for bypassing restrictions, avoiding bans, and maintaining anonymity across a wider range of applications.