[machinestops]

Graphene mitigates the locked bootloader issue by only supporting one line of phones (Pixel), which have unlocked bootloaders.

A large amount of work has been put into making Graphene specifically work with banking apps. Mine does, for instance.

[UnreachableCode]

Are Calyx or Lineage worth a look? It’s a tough choice between the 3.

[opan]

I've happily used LineageOS without gapps for years across several OnePlus devices. If I ever need a new phone I check their supported devices list to pick, and the stock ROM on my new device gets overwritten the day it arrives. Currently using a OnePlus 8T. When I move on from this device as my primary someday, I may put postmarketOS on it to extend its usefulness.

[chickenfeed]

Don't forget Anom. (A cautionary tale.) https://darknetdiaries.com/episode/146/

[machinestops]

I've used Lineage. I'd say it's worth a look, yes. I got a Pixel for Graphene, though.