TCL (phones) #10 in Smartphones
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Score over time
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Gemini (Google)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where TCL (phones) shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every smartphones panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 2% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 4% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 0% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 0% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which TCL (phones) appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · listed #2
"Is a Xiaomi phone a better budget option than a TCL phone?"
# Xiaomi vs TCL for Budget Phones There's no universal answer here—it really depends on your specific needs and location. Here's an honest breakdown: **Xiaomi tends to offer:** - More aggressiv…
Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #2
"Between Xiaomi and TCL, which gives more value for a budget phone?"
When comparing **Xiaomi** (specifically its Redmi and POCO sub-brands) and **TCL** in the budget phone segment, **Xiaomi gives significantly more value for money** in terms of raw hardware, performance, and features. However, the "best" choice depends heavil…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1
"I don't want to spend much but still want something decent — any suggestions?"
…hard to upgrade (CPU, screen, camera); you can upgrade RAM/SSD or accessories later if needed. - For many categories, value brands (e.g., TCL/Hisense for TVs, Anker for audio, Motorola/OnePlus/Nokia for budget phones, Lenovo/HP refurbished for laptops) give big savings. Tell me the category and budget and I’ll give s…
Perplexity · listed #2
"Between Xiaomi and TCL, which gives more value for a budget phone?"
For a **budget phone**, **Xiaomi usually gives more value** than TCL because it tends to offer stronger overall performance, cameras, and long-term balance at a similar price.[3][7][8] TCL can still be a good value if your priority is **the lowest…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned TCL (phones) (6 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| guiahardware.es | 6 |
| gadgetversus.com | 6 |
| youtube.com | 6 |
| nanoreview.net | 6 |
| pcmag.com | 6 |
| reddit.com | 6 |
| techradar.com | 6 |
| gagadget.com | 5 |
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Data from run #79. Methodology