It's still expensive, but it's not bad.
Apple's entry-level iPhone, the SE does the job. It's smaller than other iPhones that have grown too big, and takes up less space in your hand or pocket. So much for chopping-board-sized screens. Admittedly it doesn't have as many functions as the much more expensive models, but it's more than good enough for just about everything a normal person needs to do on a daily basis, including taking good photos. I do regret the fact that the Lightning connector has been retained, rather than the more universal and practical USB-C.