A canon rebel and the cheapest prime lens they offer can be had for well under 1k and will take better photos than a phone. Can’t argue with the laws of physics, its much easier to get fidelity with larger lenses and sensors.
Thanks, this is much more what I meant.
Body only no lenses
Alpha 7 III is $1,998.00, Nikon Z 6 is $1,796.95, EOS R6 is $2,499.00, right now on B&H, body only.