I would go for iPhone 15 since it works great with good camera and comes with the base of 800

Have fun with it!

Just get Airpod mate and cover up that hole with something

I have M1 Macbook Air and I had it for two years now. It works really well and lasts me through the day with light work along with heavy use from day to day. Something doesn’t seem to be right with the M2 MBA. Better check it out before regretting it further.