Tools · Chapter 1
Which Phone Should You Use
A recommended path for each kind of reader, from happy iPhone user to maximum control.
| You are... | Recommended path |
|---|---|
| An iPhone user happy with your device | Follow the iPhone settings hardening guide in Chapter 2. Enable Advanced Data Protection. You're in a reasonable place. |
| An Android user on a stock Google phone | Follow the Android settings guide in Chapter 2. Consider de-Googling your account. Evaluate a custom ROM when you're ready. |
| Someone buying a new phone | Buy a Google Pixel. It has the best custom ROM support, the most frequent security updates, and the longest support window. Don't let the Google branding put you off — the hardware is the canvas, not the commitment. |
| Someone who wants maximum control | Pixel + GrapheneOS. This is the end state most serious privacy practitioners arrive at. We'll get there in Chapter 3. |
| Someone who just wants decent and easy | Recent iPhone, Advanced Data Protection on, follow the settings guide. Imperfect but solid. |
Reproduced verbatim from The Privacy Diet, Chapter 1 — “The Honest Comparison: What Should You Actually Use?”. The book explains the reasoning behind each verdict.