We used to have Motorola - which bar the security support were great IMO. Then I got a pixel for my OH and the photos were just so much better, and finally meant there was an Android delivering the sort of snaps you'd get on iPhones. So I made the switch and stuck with Pixel for their upgrade too.
Camera was a consideration on the early pixels. I don't think you will find any really bad cameras any more. Though apparently the shutter lag on the new pixel 9 can be up to half a second
For me it's been the price + camera.
We used to have Motorola - which bar the security support were great IMO. Then I got a pixel for my OH and the photos were just so much better, and finally meant there was an Android delivering the sort of snaps you'd get on iPhones. So I made the switch and stuck with Pixel for their upgrade too.