I had a Samsung S8 for 2 and a half years. I usually dont get top of the line phones cuz im not a yuppy, but i did with the S8. The audio port wore out, bluetooth stopped working and the battery wasn't holding up so it was time to replace it.
I told the store that all i want is something as good as the S8. No need for upgrading anything. And I needed an audio port for a headset. He said the 2nd tier line phones are better than the S8 of old. To my dismay, most of the new flagship phones don't have an audio port. That is just the dumbest thing ive ever heard.
So I got a Samsung A52 5G, the 2nd tier Samsung. So far it seems good. I like the matte black powder coat finish. Instead of the 2 slabs of glass that most phones are these days. Its also water resistant which is handy