The problem is that too many linux users use bad distros while criticising the best one. Some even use the wrong window server; and don't even get me started one those whose who are mistaken about the aim of the open-source movement!
It's the same problem Android phones have: people buy cheap shit Android phones, and of course, they're garbage. Then they switch to an iPhone which is $600-900 more and it works better, and they're like Android sucks! Even though they never tried anything else before they jumped ship.
I agree, I'm typing this up on a S23 Ultra. IMO the Pixel line is the best, my Pixel 2 XL was the best phone I ever owned in a decade, with the Nexus 6 right behind that. My 6 Pro was nice, but the screen was way too fragile and I wasn't a fan of the camera hump.