AI Picks / United States / Electronics
Best smartphone in the US, according to AI
Samsung was the brand AI assistants named most for smartphones in the US, appearing in 52 of 57 answers. The answers came from ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews.
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- 4 AI assistants
- 57 answers read
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- Best for premium androidSamsungNamed in 91.2% of answers
- Best for videoAppleNamed in 75.4% of answers
- Best overallGoogleNamed in 66.7% of answers
- Best budget optionMotorolaNamed in 42.1% of answers
- Best for dedicated senior smartphoneLivelyNamed in 24.6% of answers
- Best for memory loss, dementia, cognitive declineRAZNamed in 10.5% of answers
The smartphones brands AI recommends most
Share of the 57 answers that named each brand. The squares show which assistants named it.
- 1SamsungModels named: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A37 5GCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 2AppleModels named: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 3GoogleModels named: Pixel 10a, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 11 ProCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 4MotorolaModels named: Moto G 2026, Moto G Power, Moto G StylusCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 5LivelyModels named: Jitterbug Smart5, Jitterbug Smart4, Jitterbug Flip3CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 6RAZModels named: RAZ Memory Cell PhoneCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 7BLUModels named: BLU View Speed Ultra, BLU Flex, View Speed UltraCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 8OppoModels named: Find X9 Ultra, Find X9CGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 9OnePlusModels named: OnePlus 15, Nord N30 5GCGPAYour brand? Add your link
- 10TracfoneModels named: Motorola moto g play 2024CGPAYour brand? Add your link
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What the answers said about each brand. Prices are as quoted in the answers, not checked by us.
| Brand | Share of answers | Named by | Named best for | Models named | Prices quoted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | 91.2% | 4 of 4 | premium android, best under $300, power users, multitasking, photography | Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A37 5G | $1,099.99; ~$1,299 / $1,300 |
| Apple | 75.4% | 4 of 4 | video, easiest overall experience, best budget iphone | iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 17 | ~$1,199 / ~$1,299; $539.99 |
| 66.7% | 4 of 4 | best overall, best android, point-and-shoot photos | Pixel 10a, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro | ~$499; $599 | |
| Motorola | 42.1% | 4 of 4 | best budget option, budget-friendly, battery life, best value | Moto G 2026, Moto G Power, Moto G Stylus | $199.99; about $249.99 |
| Lively | 24.6% | 4 of 4 | dedicated senior smartphone, easiest dedicated senior smartphone, seniors | Jitterbug Smart5, Jitterbug Smart4, Jitterbug Flip3 | Around $120 before service costs; around $149.99 |
| RAZ | 10.5% | 2 of 4 | memory loss, dementia, cognitive decline, cognitive impairment or memory loss, memory impairment or cognitive decline | RAZ Memory Cell Phone | around $369 |
| BLU | 5.3% | 2 of 4 | ultra-budget, best ultra-affordable unlocked | BLU View Speed Ultra, BLU Flex, View Speed Ultra | often costing under $30; $20.99 |
| Oppo | 5.3% | 1 of 4 | camera phone worldwide but not us-available, serious photography hardware | Find X9 Ultra, Find X9 | – |
| OnePlus | 3.5% | 2 of 4 | fast performance and charging, budget $200-$300 | OnePlus 15, Nord N30 5G | Around $940–$1,000; ~$250 |
| Tracfone | 1.8% | 1 of 4 | budget | Motorola moto g play 2024 | $39.99 |
What people in the US ask, answered
Each answer is our summary of what the four assistants said.
What is the best smartphone in the US?
Google was named best overall, with the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro. Samsung was named best premium Android, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Apple was named easiest overall experience, with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.
What is the best unlocked smartphone to buy?
BLU was named best ultra-affordable unlocked, with the BLU View Speed Ultra and BLU Flex. Samsung was named best under $300, with the Galaxy A17 5G. Motorola was named best budget option, with the Moto G 2026.
Which unlocked smartphones are best at Best Buy?
The assistants did not single out one brand for unlocked smartphones at Best Buy. Samsung was named most overall for smartphones, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy A37 5G.
What is the best flip smartphone?
The assistants did not single out one brand for flip smartphones. Samsung was named most overall for smartphones, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy A37 5G.
What are the best prepaid smartphones at Best Buy?
The assistants did not single out one brand for prepaid smartphones at Best Buy. Samsung was named most overall for smartphones, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy A37 5G.
Which smartphone has the best camera?
Google was named best for point-and-shoot photos, with the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro. Oppo was named best for serious photography hardware, with the Find X9 Ultra and Find X9, but the assistants noted it is not US-available. Samsung was named best for photography, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
What is the best smartphone for elderly people?
Lively was named best dedicated senior smartphone, with the Jitterbug Smart5, Jitterbug Smart4 and Jitterbug Flip3. RAZ was named best for memory loss, dementia and cognitive decline, with the RAZ Memory Cell Phone. Samsung was named best for power users, multitasking and photography, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
What is the best budget smartphone?
Motorola was named best budget option, with the Moto G 2026, Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus. Samsung was named best under $300, with the Galaxy A17 5G. BLU was named best ultra-affordable unlocked, with the BLU View Speed Ultra and BLU Flex.
What is the best senior smartphone?
Lively was named best dedicated senior smartphone, with the Jitterbug Smart5, Jitterbug Smart4 and Jitterbug Flip3. RAZ was named best for memory loss, dementia and cognitive decline, with the RAZ Memory Cell Phone. Samsung was named best for power users, multitasking and photography, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra.
What are the best Android smartphones at Best Buy?
Google was named best Android, with the Pixel 10a, Pixel 10 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro. Samsung was named best premium Android, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Motorola was named best value, with the Moto G 2026.
What is the best smartphone on a budget?
Motorola was named best budget option, with the Moto G 2026, Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus. Samsung was named best under $300, with the Galaxy A17 5G. BLU was named best ultra-affordable unlocked, with the BLU View Speed Ultra and BLU Flex.
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How we count
We ask ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews the questions people in the US actually search for (15 for this category), asked from the US, and read every answer: 57 answers here.
A brand scores when an answer recommends it. Its rank is the share of answers that named it. Shops, review sites and brands an answer warns against are not counted. Different spellings of the same brand are merged.
This is what the assistants said on 17 October 2026, not our own opinion: we do not test products. We ask again every month. Paid listings are labelled and never change the ranking. There are no affiliate links on this page.
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