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It's because Google devices are (ironically) one of the last few manufacturers that allows you to unlock the bootloader and provides mainstream "flagship" specs or foldy phones
If you want to go with an actual privacy focused phone, it requires a compromise somewhere
The Tensor is a capable soc but not as snappy as I would like compared to Snapdragon. Your point stands, though.
You said it! If it gets people moving towards alternatives I think its a win