The recent events have shed light on the critical issue of privacy while using a smartphone device. A smartphone is a valuable asset to us; it holds our private data, bank/card details, social media accounts, videos, and photos. It is worth noting that some of the apps we use on a daily basis rely on the private data that we have, like Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, etc. Focusing on a privacy-centric phone may lose out the support of these apps and features. However, if privacy is the main focus of your smartphone bing decision, we’ve listed some of the most secure phones for privacy.
Purism Librem 5
Purism is a social purpose based corporation that is known to produce Linux-based privacy-centric computers for a long time. Purism Librem 5 is the company’s first smartphone that takes phone security to the next level. Running on PureOS, a privacy-oriented operating system based on Linux. The Librem 5 features three handy kill switches to instantly disable the microphone and camera, remove the power supply from Bluetooth and Wi-Fi adaptors, and turn off all sorts of network connectivity (along with GPS).
Fairphone 3
Fairphone 3 is a smartphone that is based on Android. Repairability and supply chain are the two major focuses of this device. However, the phone also checks the boxes when we talk about a privacy-oriented Android smartphone. The phone features an open bootloader, meaning you can install any OS of your liking. By default, the phone comes with Fairphone OS, which is a de-Googled version of the Android operating system. It comes with an Android 9 based Fairphone OS adaptation.
Pine64 PinePhone
Like the Purism Librem 5, this is also a Linux-based smartphone. Even though the main focus of the phone is not security or privacy, it makes it to this list because it runs completely in an open-source-based software. It is built to be compatible with multiple versions of Linux OS. Once you get the device, you’re free to choose from a list of 17 operating systems currently supported by the Pinephone.
Apple iPhone 11
This one needs no introduction. A mainstream brand, Apple marks itself as one of the biggest premium smartphone making companies. An iPhone compels you to stay in the Apple ecosystem; you’re likely to purchase more Apple products. Staying within the Apple ecosystem works great towards privacy and security. The iPhone 11 comes with the latest version of iOS, which is seamlessly optimized to ensure the users’ privacy. It is safe to say that iPhone 11 is currently the most secure mainstream smartphone out there.
So here, we provided a glimpse into the best security-oriented smartphones that you can purchase. Most of the smartphones mentioned above are based on the Linux operating system, which is known for its security features and privacy tools. You can also check out Linux based laptops to ensure your privacy and security while working.
Source :- https://5mcafee.com/the-most-secure-phones-you-can-buy-right-now/
Daisy Martin is an avid technical blogger, a magazine contributor, a publisher of guides at mcafee.com/activate and a professional cyber security analyst. Through her writing, she aims to educate people about the dangers and threats lurking in the digital world .
