[mainpassathome]

they’re cheaper and usually easier to unlock, have more interesting features etc

[sureglymop]

Although it should be noted that sometimes, these devices need an internet connection or even a registered account with the vendor in order to unlock the bootloader. I prefer devices that let me unlock the bootloader fully offline.

[csdvrx]

> these devices need an internet connection or even a registered account with the vendor in order to unlock the bootloader.

That's for Xiaomi. Others don't need that.