TCL vs Xiaomi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Xiaomi had more branded searches than TCL among tablet brands in Australia. Xiaomi had about 1,300 branded searches, while TCL had 1,000. Xiaomi made up 0.43% of all tablet brand searches we track, and TCL accounted for 0.33%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tablet brands, neither TCL nor Xiaomi appeared in any of the five answers.
Who do people search for more?
Xiaomi, about 30% more searches than TCL
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 0 of 5 answers.
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Top tablet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, neither TCL nor Xiaomi showed up in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Apple iPad5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Samsung Galaxy Tab4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lenovo Tab2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Surface1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Fire Tablet1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Xiaomi0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
TCL0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tablet to buy in Australia?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tablet is best for study?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best cheap tablet for kids?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tablet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tablet”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in Australia on October 26, 2026.
Is TCL or Xiaomi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for TCL and Xiaomi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven tablet brands we track, month by month, from searches in Australia.
Share of searches by month for Xiaomi, TCL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apple iPad | Samsung Galaxy Tab | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo Tab | Xiaomi | TCL | Amazon Fire Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 70.9% | 14% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 0.46% | 0.46% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 71.7% | 14.2% | 7.8% | 5.3% | 0.31% | 0.38% | 0.31% |
| Dec 2025 | 71.8% | 14.2% | 6.4% | 6.5% | 0.29% | 0.47% | 0.29% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.2% | 13.9% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.31% |
| Feb 2026 | 69.7% | 13.7% | 10.4% | 5.1% | 0.37% | 0.25% | 0.37% |
| Mar 2026 | 72.4% | 11.7% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 0.36% | 0.26% | 0.32% |
| Apr 2026 | 70.9% | 14% | 8.7% | 5.2% | 0.43% | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| May 2026 | 67.1% | 15.7% | 10.1% | 6% | 0.41% | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.7% | 13.8% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 0.35% | 0.45% | 0.35% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 14% | 7.8% | 6.4% | 0.35% | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Aug 2026 | 67.4% | 15.8% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 0.44% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Sep 2026 | 67.2% | 16.2% | 8.1% | 7.4% | 0.43% | 0.33% | 0.29% |
How has the TCL and Xiaomi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Xiaomi took it in February 2026, TCL took it in June 2026, Xiaomi took it in August 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TCL’s share of searches among tablet brands in Australia moved from 0.46% to 0.33%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.3K to 1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xiaomi’s share of searches among tablet brands in Australia moved from 0.46% to 0.43%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1.3K.
How did search popularity change for Australia tablet brands in September 2026?
1 change

In September 2026, TCL rose from 7th to 6th among tablet brands in Australia.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TCL’s and Xiaomi’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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