Android: New cheapie or old flagship?

[eggsalad]

I like cheap phones and I can not lie...

I currently have a Moto G Power 2020 and I'm shopping for a replacement. Most web reviews for sub-$200 phones say something like, "instead of buying a cheap new phone, you should buy an older flagship phone."

but all those websites also say, "OMG if your phone doesn't get security updates because it's too old, puppies will be killed and your grandmother's grave will be dug up!!!"

I can't jibe those 2 ideas... what 3-year-old flagship phone for under $200 is going to get security updates for 3 more years??

Thank you for your input and advice.

[zapjb]

Afaik there are no 3 yr old flagship phones under $200. Flagships are usually ~$900-$1200 new. After 3 yrs they are ~$450-$800.

[eggsalad]

That makes the whole thing even more confusing.

[trek83]

https://swappa.com/listing/view/LXCQ09095. Here is a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Mint condition for $280

https://swappa.com/listing/view/LXCC26073 iPhone XS $289