[cpncrunch]

Presumably. I own a 6P and it is an amazing phone. If I had to buy a new phone today it would probably be a Pixel 2. However it seems to be having some issues with a blue screen tint, perhaps due to a poorly manufactured polariser. That just leaves Samsung, which is out of the running due to their poor history for android updates.

I don't really give a shit myself whether China is spying on me, as I myself have nothing to do with China and don't have any secrets worth stealing, but it would probably be best avoiding any Chinese networking hardware if you have any concerns.

[yorby]

What if they could remotely blow up your battery?

[cpncrunch]

Why would the Chinese government want to remotely blow up my battery? Would the NSA want to remotely blow up my battery?

[yorby]

It could be targeted attacks on important targets.... a bit like drone strikes, but much more precise ...

Reminds me a bit of the Slaughterbots: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CO6M2HsoIA

[vkou]

What if they could remotely blow up your town with a nuclear missile?

Qui bono?