Samsung's skin for android is actually incredibly customizable (to the point you can individually pick color for each UI element separately), as well as includi

Samsung's skin for android is actually incredibly customizable (to the point you can individually pick color for each UI element separately), as well as including quite a few QoL upgrades that are missing on stock android. But ye, you have to deal with some sub-optimal 'out-of-the-box' experience and privacy isn't really there (though let's be honest, on stock android google also look at your hands constantly)