Yes, because less heat. So we can crank it higher with no drawbacks. (Simplified reasoning I dont know a lot about circuit boards)

I get that. But it’s like sticking it to Google by not using their operating system… While handing them money for a phone.

I get that it’s an option, and maybe the best. But at the same time it feels like a shitty deal.

So, the solution to not give Google your precious privacy data through their software is to give Google your precious money to buy their hardware?