Google Pixel vs Xiaomi:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Google Pixel had more branded searches than Xiaomi among tablet brands in the United Kingdom. Google Pixel had about 4,400 branded searches, while Xiaomi had 2,900. Google Pixel made up 0.69% of all tablet brand searches we track, and Xiaomi accounted for 0.46%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about tablet brands, Xiaomi appeared in four of the five answers and Google Pixel in none.
Who do people search for more?
Google Pixel, about 52% more searches than Xiaomi
Who does AI mention more?
Xiaomi, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Google Pixel in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Xiaomi, the only one of the two named
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Top tablet brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Xiaomi was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Google Pixel did not appear 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.
Samsung Galaxy Tab5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Xiaomi4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Apple iPad3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Microsoft Surface2 of 5Named in 1 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
HONOR1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
OnePlus1 of 5Named in 1 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- Google Pixel0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about tablet brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which tablet should I buy in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best tablet brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best Android tablet?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“tablet”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“android tablet”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Is Google Pixel or Xiaomi more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Google Pixel and Xiaomi by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all nine tablet brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Google Pixel, Xiaomi. 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 | Amazon Fire Tablet | HONOR | Google Pixel | Xiaomi | OnePlus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 72% | 13.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 0.71% | 0.47% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 74.6% | 12.4% | 4% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.33% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 74.9% | 12.5% | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.32% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 71.2% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.38% | 0.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 70.7% | 14% | 5.7% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.31% |
| Mar 2026 | 69.8% | 13.8% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.83% | 0.46% | 0.3% |
| Apr 2026 | 69.1% | 14.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.67% | 0.44% | 0.37% |
| May 2026 | 68.5% | 14% | 6.1% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.66% | 0.43% | 0.36% |
| Jun 2026 | 69.2% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.67% | 0.55% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 70.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.68% | 0.45% | 0.31% |
| Aug 2026 | 70.2% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.46% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 70.8% | 14% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.69% | 0.46% | 0.2% |
Google Pixel sells other things too, so only its searches that name this product count here, like “google pixel tablet”.
How has the Google Pixel and Xiaomi comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Google Pixel was ahead of Xiaomi in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Google Pixel’s share of searches among tablet brands in the United Kingdom moved from 0.71% to 0.69%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 5.4K to 4.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Xiaomi’s share of searches among tablet brands in the United Kingdom moved from 0.47% to 0.46%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom tablet brands in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Xiaomi in the United Kingdom fell 19.4% over 12 measured months, from 3.6K to 2.9K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Google Pixel in the United Kingdom fell 18.5% over 12 measured months, from 5.4K to 4.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Google Pixel’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.
Google Pixel
1 branded search term
- google pixel tablet
Xiaomi
1 branded search term
- xiaomi tablet
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