Data as of Oct 13, 2026Based on 181 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | flagship camera performance and general smartphone use | flagship camera performance and general smartphone use | 70% |
| 2 | all-around smartphone performance and video recording capabilities | all-around smartphone performance and video recording capabilities | 48% |
| 3 | everyday flagship use and consistent daylight photo and video quality | everyday flagship use and consistent daylight photo and video quality | 37% |
| 4 | younger children requiring strict parental controls without social media access | younger children requiring strict parental controls without social media access | 20% |
| 4 | computational photography and advanced built-in artificial intelligence features | computational photography and advanced built-in artificial intelligence features | 20% |
| 6 | senior citizens wanting simplified interfaces and dedicated emergency features | senior citizens wanting simplified interfaces and dedicated emergency features | 19% |
| 7 | affordable wireless service plans tailored to senior citizen needs | affordable wireless service plans tailored to senior citizen needs | 18% |
| 7 | standout camera software and flagship Android mobile features | standout camera software and flagship Android mobile features | 18% |
| 7 | kids needing adjustable parental safeguards that evolve with age | kids needing adjustable parental safeguards that evolve with age | 18% |
| 10 | specialized mobile photography and advanced flagship camera hardware | specialized mobile photography and advanced flagship camera hardware | 15% |
| 11 | 10% | ||
| 12 | 9% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 13 | 8% | ||
| 15 | 7% |
Weeks of Sep 14 – Sep 27, 2026
Widest split: Apple iPhone, 49% on ChatGPT Search and 25% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 74% | 66% | |
| Apple | 50% | 45% | |
| Apple iPhone | 49% | 25% | |
| Gabb Wireless | 18% | 21% |
6% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, techradar.com, tomsguide.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
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