If you want a Pixel phone, get one with #degoogled os, like Calyxos or Volla:
Factory-installed malware – That means a bad actor can install malware on a target #Pixel #phone without having physical access to it. #Cybercriminals can subsequently launch various forms of attack depending on the #malware injected, which includes, but is not limited to, stealing sensitive data or system takeover.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/security-experts-just-found-a-massive-flaw-with-google-pixel-phones/