I recently asked ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude to pick the best smartphone for most people to buy, and I was thrilled with the results. I didn’t expect the different AI models to produce such practical answers. Even though it wasn’t perfect (Gemini needed some coaching), the reasoning was sound, and all of the models produced decent picks that were well-justified.
The Pixel 11’s release feels like an excellent opportunity to try again, and it’s a much more challenging task. The new Pixel 11 flagships aren’t a slam dunk for buyers, and while Google undoubtedly made improvements, the phones may still not be the best choice for most in 2026.
