In Australia.
I just use Samsung mid range. $160/200. Does me fine.
Used as a phpne mainly. Have Tablet and Laptop for Internet.
I buy through Telstra, get all/any servicing done for free.
Instant exchange over the local shop counter, if faulty
and loan ph if it held for anything.
Anybody wanting to know opinions about near everything. Go to “WHIRLPOOL Forums”.
They cover 90% of electronics, solar, etc. with tradies and users.
Just ignore the internal arguments that pop up at times.