Don't know about the new model, but I've had a note 9s for 3 years now and it's doing fine.

Don't use any of the default software, asks for too much access for trivial things and with the latest core update they removed the ability to change even the wallpaper without giving "themes" access.

Great camera and cheap, works ok with a T-Mobile reseller in the states.

Getting ready to swap out the firmware for a more secure open source variety. We'll see how that goes.