There is iSH for ios, where I can run most x86 binaries just fine, without any jailbreak, for what it’s worth.

GrapheneOS is very cool, but it’s a significant tradeoff for people (having the sufficient knowhow, also I prefer the iphone’s better hardware capabilities).

So by default, an iphone will be the most secure and privacy-friendly solution for the vast majority of the population, not violating their users’ data at every stop (as is done by google/huawei on the other side).

I would say Androids are as secure as iOS, maybe not as private.

Regardless, I have seen the majority of iPhone users use apps such as Instagram, so I don't think privacy plays a big part in their decision when buying a device.

Also, don't equate Google and Huawei together, one collects data to sell you ads, whereas the other is a state sponsored spy organisation.

I generally assume that all high value targets are spying for at least one state. Some of them know it.

I didn't know about iSH, that's pretty cool. And I agree that for most people who can afford it, Apple is probably the way to go.

I do think it's good that at least some of us are more worried about protecting users from vendors instead of about who the vendors are allegedly protecting users from.