@RegalBeagle i got my current samsung phone only because it was a gift. but when i will be looking for a new one, it will be xiaomi or huawei.
@Justicar I'm running LineageOS on a OnePlus Nord 200 5G w/ Magisk and have had minimal issues. If you're like me and only get phones <$100, I recommend checking it out. This is the best phone I've had in years.
@RegalBeagle also, probably bought directly from aliexpress so it has the original chinese android installed from the manufacturer and not one fro EU markets. then i will install some independent android in it anyway.