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Question 30

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What is the best flagship Android phone I can buy right now? Give the exact current model name.

  1. GPT

    answered 23 of 61 days · 38 no response

  2. Claude

    answered 19 of 61 days · 42 no response

  3. Gemini

    answered 23 of 61 days · 38 no response

  • No response
The whole record, 61 daysShowHideThe rails above show the last 30 days

GPT

SEP 10OCT 9

OCT 10NOV 8

NOV 9NOV 9

Claude

SEP 10OCT 9

OCT 10NOV 8

NOV 9NOV 9

Gemini

SEP 10OCT 9

OCT 10NOV 8

NOV 9NOV 9

Every answer

Newest first. Each line is the start of that day’s answer; the whole of it is one click away.

  1. Nov 9

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  2. Nov 8

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  3. Nov 7

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  4. Nov 6

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  5. Nov 5

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  6. Nov 4

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  7. Nov 3

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  8. Nov 2

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  9. Nov 1

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  10. Oct 31

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  11. Oct 30

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  12. Oct 29

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  13. Oct 28

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  14. Oct 27

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  15. Oct 26

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  16. Oct 25

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  17. Oct 24

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  18. Oct 23

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  19. Oct 22

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  20. Oct 21

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  21. Oct 20

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  22. Oct 19

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  23. Oct 18

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  24. Oct 17

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  25. Oct 16

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  26. Oct 15

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  27. Oct 14

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  28. Oct 13

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  29. Oct 12

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  30. Oct 11

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
31 earlier daysShowHideFrom Sep 10 to Oct 10

  1. Oct 10

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  2. Oct 9

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  3. Oct 8

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  4. Oct 7

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  5. Oct 6

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  6. Oct 5

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  7. Oct 4

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  8. Oct 3

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone, combining top-tier performance, cameras, display, battery life, S…
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  9. Oct 2

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now.
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: As of my most recent reliable knowledge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone.…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  10. Oct 1

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now. It offers top-tier performance, cameras, battery…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: As of my most recent information, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone.…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  11. Sep 30

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, combining top-tier performance, cameras, display…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: Based on what I know, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was the best all-around Android flagship — but I should flag an important…
    3. GeminiMinor changeThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  12. Sep 29

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, combining top-tier performance, cameras, display…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeOne caveat first: my knowledge has a cutoff, and phone lineups refresh every year, so there's a good chance a newer generation has launched…
    3. GeminiMinor changeThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  13. Sep 28

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: The best Android flagship I can confirm is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  14. Sep 27

    1. GPTMinor changeSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most complete Android flagship I can confidently recommend — but read the caveat below…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  15. Sep 26

    1. GPTMinor changeSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, combining top-tier cameras, display, performance…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most complete flagship Android phone I know of — best-in-class display, Snapdragon 8…
    3. GeminiThe best all-around flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  16. Sep 25

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: Based on the most recent information I have, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone —…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the:…

  17. Sep 24

    1. GPTNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap

  18. Sep 23

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now.
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiMinor changeThe exact current model name of the best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  19. Sep 22

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, offering top-tier performance, cameras, display…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeShort answer: Based on what I can verify, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone — best combination of…
    3. GeminiMinor changeThe exact current model name for the best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  20. Sep 21

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the best all-around flagship Android phone, combining top-tier performance, cameras, display, battery life, S…
    2. ClaudeI can give you a solid answer, but with one caveat: flagship phones refresh roughly annually, and I can't check today's market, so…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  21. Sep 20

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, particularly for its display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeI can't verify what's on shelves today — my knowledge has a cutoff, and phone lineups refresh every ~6–12 months, so there's a good chance…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  22. Sep 19

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  23. Sep 18

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the best all-around flagship Android phone for most buyers right now.
    2. ClaudeMinor changeI can give you a solid answer, but with one important caveat: my knowledge has a cutoff date, and phone lineups refresh roughly annually.…
    3. GeminiSignificant changeThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  24. Sep 17

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeI can give you a solid answer, but with one important caveat: my information has a cutoff, and Android flagships refresh on a tight annual…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  25. Sep 16

    1. GPTThe best all-around flagship Android phone right now is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
    2. ClaudeMinor changeQuick caveat: I can't check today's date or current releases, so if it's been a while since my training data, a newer model may have…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  26. Sep 15

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, combining top-tier performance, cameras, display…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the most complete flagship I can point to with confidence — Snapdragon 8 Elite, 200MP main camera, built-in S…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  27. Sep 14

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now. It offers a top-tier display, versatile cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeThe most recent flagship I can confirm details on is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 6.9" LTPO AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 200MP…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  28. Sep 13

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now. It offers top-tier performance, an excellent…
    2. ClaudeNo response: the request failed, so this day is a gap
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  29. Sep 12

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeI can give you a solid answer, but with one important caveat: my knowledge has a cutoff, so I can't verify what's actually on shelves…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  30. Sep 11

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the best all-around flagship Android phone for its display, cameras, performance, battery life, S Pen, and long…
    2. ClaudeMinor changeI can give you a solid answer, but with one honest caveat: phone lineups refresh roughly every year, and I can't check today's date or…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…

  31. Sep 10

    1. GPTSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is the best all-around flagship Android phone to buy right now, thanks to its top-tier display, cameras…
    2. ClaudeMy pick from what I know: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. It's the strongest all-arounder — top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite performance, an…
    3. GeminiThe best overall flagship Android phone you can buy right now is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.…
Why this question is in the batteryShowHideWhat it tests, how it is scored
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The best phone changes every year, so an out-of-date answer is easy to spot.
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