I actually prefer the Samsung Galaxy S series.... if there is bloatware on mine (carrier free) I haven't seen it. I find the base Android on the Pixel (and incidentally the Lenovo Tab series) klunky and annoying. Currently my work phone is a Pixel 9. My brother had an old OnePlus before, but he also migrated to Samsung. I'm currently on an S23U and the battery and storage is still pretty good. Next time I'm going international, I'm likely to pick up whatever the current version of Samsung S is out at the time.... NOTE: I prefer the Samsung Smarttags vs Apple's Air tags so kinda invested in that sense.... I would avoid the Fold types as I'm still hearing about creasing issues.