Best base phone option for me S25 vs Pixel 8

I'm looking to upgrade my Pixel 7 to something newer. I'm upgrading through Google Fi so the current phones in my budget are the Pixel 8, 8a, Galaxy S25, A36. I've had two pixels now (6 & 7) and a Galaxy A71 5g so I've used both interfaces before and have no real preference. (Motorola razr 2024, Moto g stylus 2024 are also on the sale, I'm not against them but I've never had a moto before)

What I'm looking for: -Good camera, I take a LOT of photos of pets, travel shots, and friends/selfies so I would love the best camera possible -Overall performance like good battery and bright display

What I didn't love in my other phones:

• Pixel 7 overheats pretty easily and the brightness is too low for when I'm outside
• A71 5g got screen burn in after a year and the camera was just okay

I'd love any personal experiences with any of these phones, and what is best for the price considering I don't need anything excessive, I just don't know a lot about phone specs. Thanks!