# Will Linux phones become a viable alternative to the Android/iOS duopoly?

**Switching Demand Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | Will Linux phones become a viable alternative to the Android/iOS duopoly? |
| Switching from | the Android |
| Category | OS, browsers & email clients |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 2 |
| Comments | 1 |
| Posted | 2026-10-08 |
| Linked site | https://amosbbatto.wordpress.com/2026/10/05/linux-phones-alternative/ |

## Why this score
- Names the product being replaced (the Android).

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