[Artlav]

I'm kinda surprised they go for privacy aspects and customizability.

Android is Linux enough for most use cases, and the big problem is just having root access to it and an ability to customize.

A pure linux phone would just be a pointless annoyance, at least until someone makes a phone with external thermal interface.

[swiley]

“Linux” (as in Linux based operating systems) are attractive because they’re community maintained and you can hack around in the OS with minimal skills and no special tools or extra computers. Android is almost the polar opposite of that.

[nivenkos]

It'd be useful for desktop convergence, but I think the power isn't quite there (especially on current Linux devices).

[Artlav]

That's where external thermal interface comes in. If docking your phone involves attaching external cooler, then power is no longer an issue.