> They're not perfect, but I'm genuinely interested what was the show stopper for you.

Not OP, but: Google. I don't believe Google can be trusted with Android. I'm stuck with the iPhone, or getting a phone that can run CalyxOS, because I basically only need apps that a solely available in the Play Store. The thing is, I don't care for messing around and trying to make my phone work and flashing alternative operating system. So I'm stuck on the iPhone, because I trust Apple slightly more than Google.