Is it worth it to buy a Linux phone?

I'm looking at getting a Linux phone the next time I upgrade and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me whether or not it's worth it?

Things I'm wondering about primarily are privacy and ease of use. For example, do alot of apps phone home in the background like on Android? Do Linux phone use APK files / what does the compatibility look like between Android and Linux for apps? Is it feasible to use a Linux phone as a …

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