Best Pixel alternatives

I was trying to wait for the pixel 9 to come down in price but with these recent tariff announcements, I'm thinking that maybe that isn't such a great idea. What would be the best alternative to the pixel 9? Some things that it would ideally have:

1. Ultrasonic fingerprint reader OR a sensor on the back of the phone
2. A good camera with good software to process the images
3. The cleanest android possible (ideally something identical or near identical to what the pixel offers)

I understand that you can download the APK for google's camera app to get a better image processing experience. Would that work OK with the alternatives and is that advisable?

I'm willing to accept used or older model phones as an alternative (any advice for where to buy a good used phone would also be handy.

I appreciate any recommendations anyone might have. Thank you very much.

P.S. I'm still cursing google for removing the dedicated finger print sensor on the back of the phone. Unfortunately I can't hold out for much longer with my pixel 3a.