The issue is Google controlled android and Apple controlled IOS. I am fine with degoogled android and other distros on phones. Android has much better battery life than e.g. Fedora. I use separate accounts on Google phones.

My current (cast off phones) are not supported for degoogled OS. I normally use laptops and desktops, which are cast offs or bought used (e.g. just bought a 32G server for $100, has a few broken plastic pieces that aren't essential).

I cannot afford a new phone like Google Pixel (ironically recommended for degoogled android distros).