I got an iphone SE Third Generation.

Recent model. Touch ID (last one?) and can't run Apple Intelligence. The latter was a deliberate choice.

(Please don't trample people on the way to buy one!)

Fits the old iphone 8 cases.

Yup that's what I'm using too, and I actually know a few ppl using the same. Unless Apple changes things, it will probably be the last iPhone I buy, I guess. We shall see...

I have the same phone. I will be upgrading to a larger one when it expires. Too many apps assume you have a bigger screen.

Long ago, I contemplated carrying an iPad instead, using some fold down chest gizmo, like a secretary in furniture (not people).

Still not "there yet"

Small type doesn't bother me, since I am very nearsighted and just take my glasses off to read the screen at my own "infinite" focal point.