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The only time I've noticed issues like this on an Android phone was the device I had before my current one. This was a phone that was great when I got it, and I started to notice issues after about 4 years of use. The reality was it was a mid-range device when it was released, it was already a year or two old when I got it, and after a couple of years, the hardware was just not powerful enough for the stuff I was asking it to do.
So I'm inclined to agree with the others who've said it really depends on exactly what device you're using. If you're buying a budget phone that's not particularly powerful when it's brand new, then it's definitely going to be having issues 2-3 years later, because apps get more demanding as hardware improves, so if your hardware is subpar, you're going to have issues.
While the allure of getting the cheapest possible phone is strong, if you use your phone for a lot of things, you may have to consider spending a bit more money. One consideration is instead of getting a brand new budget phone, get a second-hand model with higher spec: the price will be similar, but you'll get better performance for longer. I'm actually trying to think now if I've ever had a brand new Android phone, and I can't remember any of them being new, but they have all served me well, with only one notably having performance issues by the time it was ~5 years old.