How do phagocytosis and endocytosis relate to each other?

Phagocytosis and endocytosis are both methods cells use to transport substances into themselves. Both endocytosis and phagocytosis involve the cell taking in materials. Phagocytosis is a specialized form of endocytosis. The process works similarly in both cases: the cell's plasma membrane folds inward to form a pocket around the target particle. This pocket then pinches off, creating a new vesicle inside the cell.