Reply to post: I think the bigger issue (at least with Android)

I think the bigger issue (at least with Android)

Is the complete and total sh*tshow that is pre-installed crapware/adware/spyware that is foisted upon users.

This study (PDF) shows exactly what the problem(s) are:

https://haystack.mobi/papers/preinstalledAndroidSW_preprint.pdf

And here is what can be done about it:

https://www.xda-developers.com/disable-system-app-bloatware-android/

And of course the better option:

https://www.lineageos.org/