I don’t have experience with linux os on phones. You should ask https://www.reddit.com/user/Mister_Magister/. He is community developer of sailfish os https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1mzla4h/ive_been_daily_driving_and_developing_mobile/
Waydroid support MicroG
You can install app from Android Debug Bridge (adb). It will bypass all new restriction.
List of all Linux phones https://linmob.net/resources/#smartphones
Next gen Jolla Phone https://forum.sailfishos.org/t/next-gen-jolla-phone/23882
There are phones supporting Linux https://linmob.net/resources/#smartphones
One UI 8 will block oem unlock and relock bootloader in all Samsung.
True, the README needs some updates. Feel free to open issues or make pull requests.
YouTube has been profitable since 2019
There are browser extensions that automatically switch user to an alternative platform if youtube video is available on both.
Watch on Odysee Firefox LINK
PeerTube Companion Firefox LINK
It is difficult to switch to custom roms when manufacturers like Samsung block bootloader unlocking or like Xiaomi make the process hard.
https://github.com/melontini/bootloader-unlock-wall-of-shame
You should buy SoC only made by TCMS. It even more important whether It is a Snapdragon or a MediaTek.
Right now, the most important specification is battery capacity. Some Smartphones are already available with batteries up to 7000 mAh.
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-poco-f7
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-realme-gt7-12gb-512gb
https://nanoreview.net/en/soc-compare/qualcomm-snapdragon-888-plus-vs-qualcomm-snapdragon-6-gen-3
It is think bad. It looks like less powerful that 888+ :L It even made by Samsung… that mean worst tech logical process that TSMC.
If you want to run Android apps on Linux try Waydroid. It is probably one of the best option right now.
Samsung is a joke company. They block oem unlock from One ui 8. Samsung IMS isn’t working in custom roms (AOSP) because they have some close implementation of IMS.
You should look to other company for next phone.
Can’t you get WhatsApp to work in Waydroid?
List of linux phones OS: https://linmob.net/resources/#smartphones Sailfish os suported devices https://docs.sailfishos.org/Support/Supported_Devices/
PeerTube Companion LINK
Try browser extension. It redirects youtube videos to peertube when it detects the same video on both sites.
Adb command line interface is a major barrier for most users. Even with GUI tools built on top of ADB that still a barrier for many users.