The “best” google phone has never been the best google phone. Their flagship tier has always been sub-par. Their budget tier on the other hand tends to be pretty good. The a series has traditionally offered one generation old tech and a great camera for a good price. There is no 8a, but the base 8 is already down to $550 so it seems to be taking that role. They do well in the mid-range.
If you want a top of the line flagship phone buy an iPhone. No one is competing with Apple right now on that front.
The “best” google phone has never been the best google phone. Their flagship tier has always been sub-par. Their budget tier on the other hand tends to be pretty good. The a series has traditionally offered one generation old tech and a great camera for a good price. There is no 8a, but the base 8 is already down to $550 so it seems to be taking that role. They do well in the mid-range.
If you want a top of the line flagship phone buy an iPhone. No one is competing with Apple right now on that front.