Apple still has a better product for people concerned about privacy and security. Not perfect, but better. They also have retail stores all over the place where you can get help when you need it. Again, the experience might not be great, but at least you have that option.

In the Android world, I don't think I would recommend anything but a Pixel device just because they get all the security updates and get them faster than Samsung and all the rest.

For the record, my phone is a Pixel 2.

The bigger differentiator though is the app stores. If there's an iOS app or Android app that you need, then the decision is made for you.