If you are going to buy a new phone, don't go to Telus or Rogers as they offer 0% down however, they gouge you every month. Go to Best Buy, Costco, Walmart or Amazon and buy an unlocked phone. Get a SIM card, Look at price and data usage. I have 100 GB and I never use more then 4 GB.
The best phones around right now are Samsung. You can get a Samsung A07 that was just released for $144 at Walmart or $120 on Amazon! I haven't priced it anywhere else. There are other good Samsung phones for under $500!
Or if you want to be trendy, buy an an Apple iPhone. They all do the same thing but Apple phones are more expensive.
If price isn't a problem you should check out https://www.gsmarena.com/ as they will give you all the specifications and price. You can compare all makes and models of phones. Go to PHONE FINDER/COMPARE PHONES
What matters most to you when you are purchasing a phone?
• 📸 Best camera
• 🔋 Longest battery life
• 💰 Best value
• 🧓 Easiest for seniors
• 🧳 Best for travel
• 📱 iPhone vs Android preference
• 🧠 Best AI features
For the best deal, DON'T EVER SIGN A CONTRACT! You want a month to month so you can change your plan when the prices are lowered.