I have been very happy with a pixel 6 ( a few generations older than current) running lineage OS. I have installed lineage on several phones I have owned and pixels are the least hassle, by far. 2nd place goes to motorola which has *mostly* enlightened bootloader unlock policies, depending on the model you buy. It's just one of those strange ironies that in order to de-google you have to buy a google phone- but you only pay once.. it's like loaning money to a troublesome friend understanding that it's the best way to ensure you'll never see them again..
even lineage is based on android sources.. owned and produced by.. google..
I don't consider Apple any more ethical or superior to google any way. Just more of the same, and badly overpriced.
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