He won't. No person serious about privacy would ever install an android distribution that only runs on Google-owned hardware. It's like putting a heavy lock on your frontdoor while the backdoor is wide open for everyone.

Unfortunately true. So waiting for Graphene to create their own OEM phone or use "Nophones" as often as possible. In the meanwhile it's still an upgrade for most people. Starting from acknwoledging that they want more control and privacy. That alone will translate into new market opportunities.

Totally wrong. The reason for using pixels is because it is the only Android device that meets their strict security specifications. Graphene is now working with an OEM to get an alternative device with the same level of hardware security