Motorola One. Cost me 200 bucks four years ago. Claims to be water resistant, but I've dropped it in the lake about a dozen times and accidentally tossed it in the washing machine once (I got it out right away.) It hasn't so much as frozen since buying it and the battery can still go about two days without a charge.

I'd seriously add the song xperia vi into that consideration. Solid audio and screen.

None. Pixel if you had to pick, but the SoC sucks. And the Asus phones have like no software support, so they are definitely not worth buying.

Only partially related answer but I'm being (foolishly) hopeful the new Samsungs (S25) might make it to LineageOS ... might ... one day ... perhaps.

Most phones are basically the same nowadays. Even the cheapest one can run smoothly. Just make sure it got 8Go+ RAM and enough storage if it doesn't have external SD card capability. If these prior specs are met just get the one with the best camera. (In this situation, it's likely the Google pixel)

The Pixel

I feel like I could buy 8 of my phone with that money.

If you want more bang for your $ ... Check out Xiaomi POCO

I can recommend this one! It has incredible battery life!

No OnePlus?

I have had OP8 for few years now and its still working perfectly fine. Battery could be better but other than that its still fast and reliable.

I love my Nothing Phone 2. Check them out.

Of the 3, probably Pixel,but if definitely we flashing it.