Pls help - need advice on a new phone

I just had to put my 13 mini to rest, and i’m looking to get away from apple. I’m just not sure where to start since I’ve ever only owned iPhones, any insight would be highly appreciated. I probably have unrealistic expectations since i haven’t looked for a new phone in a while, im just kind of overwhelmed by all the options.

Going in I’m considering usage, battery life, and size. I don’t use my phone for much other than reading, watching short videos, and recording live music (but i rarely take pictures so I’m not really looking for the best camera). Coming from the mini, I would be interested in a phone with a decent battery life that can last me at least 8 hours without dying. I am also looking for a smaller option on the market, but still new. I know there aren’t any “mini” phones anymore, but I am still looking for something that would fit in my pocket. Im just not sure what is considered a normal size phone vs bigger vs small these days. I am currently looking at the pixel 9, but the screen being 6.3 is throwing me off because it seems super big, but is it actually just normal or on the smaller side? I also don’t really have a set budget in mind so any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you in advance