You’re probably not wrong.
Even the later blackberry phones like the priv and keyOne kinda sucked.
The unihertz phones seemed like a genuine attempt but lacked proper support and flagship polish.
The minimal phone looks cool but reviews aren’t great.
At this point I think your best bet is a clicks keyboard, at least when the novelty wears off you’re not stranded with useless, insecure e-waste. Well, less than a dedicated second device.