[maxweylandt]

Alternatively, I'll take a thick lens, flush in a thick case, which might then make space for a thicker battery

[LorenDB]

The Redmagic gaming phones fit that description. You can kinda see it here: https://gsmarena.com/nubia_red_magic_10_pro-review-2771p2.ph...

[delusional]

If you're willing to compromise on your thicker battery, you can just get a case.

My pixel 9 is essentially flat, and the battery life is plenty for a couple of days.

[ddejohn]

Their point is about battery life, and that a thicker phone is the compromise they're willing to make. They don't want a thicker phone just for the heck of it.