Used pixel 3s are cheap and pretty good. De-googleify with calyxos.
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3s? It's a tradeoff, might be difficult to find something reliable, with still good battery.
Depends on how much of the playing you wanna do.
I had pixel 5a from some sketchy used marketplace (private and cheap)
I had a problem with constant overheating in any higher camera usage scenarios, or temperatures above 80G, though. AFAIK, that was rare problem.
Oh hmmm. I think I’m going with a 4a - found a good condition one thats fairly inexpensive. Should be fine for anything I need to do.
I still use one 4a one, and never got this issue. Just classic beaten down cracked screens, little slower, but very workable, battery needs charging ~daily even with minor usage.