How popular isSamsung Galaxy Tab?
In September 2026, people searched for Samsung Galaxy Tab by name about 2,360 times in New Zealand, a 7.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 3.7% of all New Zealand tablet brand searches, placing Samsung Galaxy Tab fourth out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tablet brands, Samsung Galaxy Tab appeared in all answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Samsung Galaxy Tab is the fourth most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
Apple iPadShare of searches 81.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Microsoft SurfaceShare of searches 6.7%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Lenovo TabShare of searches 5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Samsung Galaxy TabShare of searches 3.7%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
TCLShare of searches 2.8%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
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Top tablet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Samsung Galaxy Tab appeared in all five answers. Samsung Galaxy Tab is the third most recommended of the six.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Apple iPad4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lenovo Tab3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Surface2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
TCL0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amazon Fire Tablet0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tablet brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tablet brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best tablet brand in New Zealand for everyday use?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best tablet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“android tablet nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Which tablet brands compete with Samsung Galaxy Tab?
Share of searches by month for Apple iPad, Microsoft Surface, Lenovo Tab, Samsung Galaxy Tab, TCL. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Apple iPad | Microsoft Surface | Lenovo Tab | Samsung Galaxy Tab | TCL | Amazon Fire Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82.6% | 7.6% | 3.3% | 4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 82.4% | 6.9% | 3.7% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 83.1% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.4% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.33% |
| Feb 2026 | 82.9% | 7.5% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.6% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 82.9% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 82.1% | 7.5% | 3.4% | 3.6% | 3% | 0.32% |
| Jun 2026 | 82.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.33% |
| Jul 2026 | 82.2% | 7.4% | 4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 0.34% |
| Aug 2026 | 81.5% | 8% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 0.34% |
| Sep 2026 | 81.6% | 6.7% | 5% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 0.24% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 81.6% | 51.5K | -1.3% | +0.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 6.7% | 4.2K | -17.8% | -1.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5% | 3.1K | +20.4% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.7% | 2.4K | -4.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.8% | 1.8K | +19.7% | +0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.24% | 150 | -31.8% | -0.1 points |
81.6%
Held 1st. 51.5K estimated branded searches, -1.3% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
6.7%
Held 2nd. 4.2K estimated branded searches, -17.8% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
5%
Held 3rd. 3.1K estimated branded searches, +20.4% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
3.7%
Held 4th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, -4.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
TCL2.8%
Held 5th. 1.8K estimated branded searches, +19.7% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
0.24%
Held 6th. 150 estimated branded searches, -31.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Samsung Galaxy Tab changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Samsung Galaxy Tab in New Zealand fell from 2.5K to 2.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Samsung Galaxy Tab fell from 3rd to 4th among tablet brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand tablet brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Lenovo Tab gained share of searches among tablet brands in New Zealand, from 4.1% to 5%.

In September 2026, Microsoft Surface lost share of searches among tablet brands in New Zealand, from 8% to 6.7%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for TCL in New Zealand rose 28.5% over 12 measured months, from 1.4K to 1.8K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Amazon Fire Tablet in New Zealand fell 21.1% over 12 measured months, from 190 to 150 in September 2026.
How are Samsung Galaxy Tab’s branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Samsung Galaxy Tab’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- galaxy tab
- galaxy tab a
- galaxy tab s6lite
- samsung galaxy tab a
- samsung galaxy tab keyboard
- samsung galaxy tab s6lite
- samsunggalaxytab
Who owns Samsung Galaxy Tab?
Samsung Galaxy Tab is owned by Samsung. Brandwave also tracks
Samsung Galaxy Ring, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy,
Samsung Galaxy Watch and
Samsung SSD, owned by the same company, in New Zealand.
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