[spankalee]

The do work in React. It's hard for them not to, since they're just elements.

React just had a more complicated way of setting properties. Entirely due to React's choices.

[Vinnl]

Sure, but if your standard is "it can work in React, just with some more work and downsides", then technically you can use Angular components in React as well.

tl;dr you'll still be doing the wrapping in practice.