Are google phones/pixels inherently less private than non-Google phones?

ok you can stop laughing now, but it's a serious question.

I am as de-googled in my life as I can get - I don't use gmail anymore, my android phone (non-pixel/nexus) is not connected to a google account, I don't search with Google, etc..

For reasons, I am thinking about buying a pixel phone to replace my Motorola phone. (ios is out). As it is a google-made (and customized) phone, I'm wondering if it comes with extra intrusiveness, in …

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