Google Pixel 9

If you want to expand your privacy and stop handing data over hand-over-fist, try this phone. I can make phones to have a sandbox/partition.
You can use public apps (like social medias, googles, zooms and whatnots) on the public side then you can switch the private side, in moments, and use your phone for surfing the internet (on a VPN), traveling and using your phone like normal or communicating privately on free open source apps.
Best part is you can still get calls and texts when on the private side. It's great for those who want to transition to having more control over their data creations and still need to use public apps for work or important communication.
It's basically an abovephone for waaay less. Plus I'll give you free training on how to operate and transition. I use one myself.
Message with questions.
You'll need to get your own SIM card and phone plan if you want to communicate with like a normal phone.
Just FYI, Pixel 8's will have updates until Oct 2030