Research firm Strategy Analytics has reportedly named Xiaomi as the most preferred smartphone brand with 26 percent share. Xiaomi is followed by Samsung and Apple with 12 percent share. The results are based on questions asked to an Android panel by the analytics firm. The results also revealed that the panel preferred network speeds and processor over camera, screen size, and resolution as purchase drivers. This is the first time Xiaomi has topped the charts as the most preferred choice in India.