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Compared to me, he's compromising:

Video playback (Netflix), potentially choice of audio playback (I choose Spotify, not local mp3s or something), banking apps, authenticator, an app store, games, ridesharing, home security camera viewer. Probably the number 1 smartphone app wasn't included, Facebook.

I'm guessing 75% of most people's phone use is compromised, at least by changing to a web app. What the GP listed would be about 20% of my use, personally.

[Klinky]

Not having Google/Apple ecosystem is a feature, not a compromise for those going to the PinePhone. Those making that choice need to have realistic expectations on what they're getting, and be able to accept compromises on the availability/polish on services like web, gps, email, camera, music, and also battery life. If you have to ask, it's probably not for you.