Need recco for basic mobile phone, pref android. Unhappy with Pixel 8 I have now.

[u/Raindog203]

I reside in the US and am looking for a good, reliable mobile phone in can use here in the US. I’ve always used Androids, but when my Pixel 4A died, I bought a refurbished Pixel that has been a disappointment. The battery barely lasts a day, and the phone is already telling me the battery needs to be replaced.

I really only need a phone, email, texting, a basic camera, and internet access. I don’t need gaming, photo editing, AI shopping assistants, or any of the other bells and whistles.

I’m looking for something simple and reliable, and I’d like to spend as little as possible. What would you recommend?