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ChatGPT using 5.5-mini on my phone versus 5.6-Sol on my PC.

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On my phone, when I query what model ChatGPT is using, it says "5.5-mini", with the instant and low quality responses easily noticeable. On my PC however, I get the usual "5.6-Sol" I suspect this is because they've removed the model picker on mobile in favour of the shitty "effort" slider. Is there…

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  1. 2026-08-28 12:43 · r/ChatGPT
    ChatGPT using 5.5-mini on my phone versus 5.6-Sol on my PC.

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