And I sank deeper into WM wilderness
Microsoft's updates had "zombied" my already aging L1020. Critically, my most desired trait, its camera, had lost speed and reliability due to the security updates issued since January 2018. The rest of its desired traits, work apps stuff, was also badly affected. So, WM issues forced me to look elsewhere.
Yet, after trying the iPhone SX Max and the XR for a few days, instead I am "only" moving from my L1020 to a brand new 950XL (just received). (BTW, Android was not an option.)
Brain damaged? As it happens, the darn old L1020's camera is still capable of sometimes beating the XS Max's. (Ok, if one has the time, patience and "manual mode skills" for the type of photography I like.)
Then, I remembered the 950XL. It has a very decent camera and "acceptable" apps speed...PLUS, I can still carry the L1020 for the "very special shots". So, I am a happy camper, still in the WM [endangered] wilderness.
My wife is a happier camper, I guess. She kept the XR for herself, hooked by its charms vs her old Lumia 650. Can't say I blame her, and hey, I get yet another set of phone/camera options!