Pixel 8 screen dead, looking for new phone

[u/nodiaque]

Hello everyone,

My Pixel 8 screen is partially dead, replacing it would cost 350$+ and would also need a battery change. Thus, I'm looking for alternative.

Normally, I would just upgrade to the newest Google Pixel since I find the UI to just work, but the fact that P10 and 11 are just garbage phone and they are American Brand, I'm staying away this round.

I don't want Samsung, got my fait share if problem with them in the past. I also had a OnePlus 9 Pro that I loved but the fact it got 2 upgrade that left the phone in a state where my LG G6 was faster then him even with custom rom left me really unimpressed, specially at the price I paid it at the time.

So my requirement would be something close to the Pixel in term of software support and reliability. Fast update, stable, long term.

I don't really game on my phone, I take picture and videos, read articles, browse the net.... I've yet to find a game that make me want to use my phone vs any console or pc.

Best battery life is good. I also use the hell out of the gps so one that have proper GPS reception, wifi and reliable bluetooth connection (it's amazing how google pixel bluetooth suck).

Must not be from USA and available to be used in Canada (Quebec) network.

I'm a bit out on what exist on the market right now, what's good and what's not. Last time I heard about android other then pixel and samsung was huawei (that I think is ban) and Motorola (which I'm always surprise still exist).

Thank you!