Price drop for Oneplus 6T?

So, my original Pixel just crapped out on me, and I need a new phone. I'm probably not as knowledgeable about phone tech as many of you, but it sure seems like spending $1000+ on a phone isn't necessary in 2019, as there seem to be a lot of quality Android devices at much cheaper prices. I've researched a lot phones, ranging in price from less than $200 (Xiaomi Mi A2) to the Google Pixel 3 at $799 (wish my phone would have died a couple of weeks ago during the sale).

I think I've decided to go with the OnePlus 6 or 6T. I would prefer to get one of their new offerings that should release in May or June, but I can't be without a phone for 1-2 months. My question is whether or not OnePlus discounts older phones when the newer version is released, or weeks/months BEFORE to get rid of inventory? I only ask because I saw that there was a price drop in China and India in the last few days, but I'm not sure if we'll see that with retailers here in the U.S.

I feel weird making this thread, because I wouldn't have thought twice about buying a new $1000 phone every year or two just 5-10 years ago. Now that so many of these phones work so well, I just can't bring myself to keep paying for the latest and greatest.

ETA- Thanks for the help, fellas!