I've been playing with the idea of replacing both pairs but for my Pixel I use the beats buds (rarely because I almost never call from phone, which is funny) and these are now my reserve. They just don't filter noise as well on the mic. But technically that's not my problem lol.

I feel you re: connector, tho somehow my airpods cases are fine. My iPhone used to only have working wireless charging after a few years of extensive travel and other abuse. On a Pixel 3 stand because those were the best back in the day. I did swap the screen myself tho when I broke it. Just don't use it anymore.