[jrs95]

Android in particular really benefits from the faster hardware in my experience. I fly frequently so I get a lot out of more storage and better displays as well. Battery life is a big deal. That added up to me getting a Note 9. The main thing I use the pen for is just taking screenshots.

Really for me it's just a nice to have though. A few years ago I got by with a Lumia 520, I'm sure I could live with a $100 Android phone if the cost were an issue. But I use my phone a lot so it's worth it for me.