What smartphone to buy?

So, the Phonetober fest is almost ending and I am in the market for a new smartphone. I am one of those in the minority who like smaller smartphones. I prefer to use them one-handed most of the time (my right thumb is pretty much exhausted most of the time). I was a Windows phone user, then an android person for a year (One+2), and for the past 2 years I am on iOS. One of the reasons I moved from Android to iOS was that most Android phones were getting ridiculously large for one-handed use and the user experience wasn't up to par (also the update situation). I wasn't too happy/still am not with Samsung's heavy skinned Android versions. The fluid (yet boring) iOS was like a breath of fresh air-coupled with regular updates directly from Apple and smaller size offerings (iPhone 6,7,8), made it an easy switch.
I am at the point where I am bored of iPhone 6s and want an upgrade. The "affordable" offering from Apple, the iPhone XR, isn't a one-hand friendly phone. I went to BestBuy and took a look at pixel 3- which was great in my opinion- but slightly dated-looking. I am confused. Wish there was a third option (you know what I mean)! Full disclosure-I am not invested in iOS or Google services/apps-use Microsoft and Amazon services/apps on my device.

Would love to hear your opinion on what you think is the best small-medium sized phone available in the market for a former Windows phone user.

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