this seems to be the best candidate so far for a mid range "N900"
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_gal...2018)-9340.php

then i hope down the line it can be "re-flashed" with full linux, the "Linux Deploy" is also a nice option, would like a maemo clone but also if somebody could just make a "maemo home screen" app that also comes with Message system like N900 and really want the task/window switcher the N900 has as it is still the best function and loved having message windows open so i could keep track of things etc