I'm upgrading because my phone is losing (lost?) support. I use a OnePlus 7 Pro and love it and wouldn't bother upgrading otherwise. I'd appreciate some recommendations of android phones you like, please.
I was (am?) in the same dilemma. Loved my 7 pro, but someone dropped it, cracked the screen, and things started going downhill (hardware wise) from there.
As a replacement I got an 8t (still OnePlus). It's nice, but I miss the 7 pro.
OnePlus is no longer an enthusiast brand, and I think the Pixel is the only other one currently. Maybe the Nothing phone? That's kind of early adopter territory still, I think.
Sorry I'm not more helpful. I prefer phones with unlocked bootloaders that allow for alternate firmware to be installed.
I got a 9pro and it is hands-down the best phone I've ever had. I was thinking about the Open, but financial issues prevented me from doing a pre-order. Here is hoping they make a other pro phone with wireless charging next year.