I think instead of a particular phone or brand what we need are open standards for a mobile platform.
- RISCV processor
- Standard Logic board
- Standard Screen
- Standard Battery
- Standard Wifi & Bluetooth modem
- Probably ditch cellular and use something like LoRa
- Standard OS (Linux)
- Standard package manager
Edit: Imagine a phone that you can just swap and mix components from different manufacturers. You could buy the components yourself and assemble, like a standard PC. If one manufacturer tries to lock you in, or you don't like their component you simply replace it.
- RISCV processor
- Standard Logic board
- Standard Screen
- Standard Battery
- Standard Wifi & Bluetooth modem
- Probably ditch cellular and use something like LoRa
- Standard OS (Linux)
- Standard package manager
Edit: Imagine a phone that you can just swap and mix components from different manufacturers. You could buy the components yourself and assemble, like a standard PC. If one manufacturer tries to lock you in, or you don't like their component you simply replace it.