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ROM Comparison Chart

Quick reference — which ROM for which device/use case.

ROM Privacy Features Updates Best For
GrapheneOS ★★★★★ Stock AOSP Fast Pixel — maximum privacy
CalyxOS ★★★★☆ microG Regular Pixel/Fairphone — privacy + Google app support
DivestOS ★★★★☆ Optional microG Regular 200+ devices — privacy everywhere
LineageOS ★★★☆☆ Stable AOSP Regular Widest device support, clean
/e/OS ★★★★☆ DeGoogled suite Regular Privacy + cloud sync
crDroid ★★★☆☆ Heavy customization Regular Customization lovers
Evolution X ★★★☆☆ Pixel-like Regular Pixel UI feel
Paranoid Android ★★★☆☆ Minimalist Regular Clean + minimal
RisingOS ★★★☆☆ Latest Android Regular Android 15+ features

By Device Type

Pixel (best options)

  1. GrapheneOS — unmatched security, locked bootloader support
  2. CalyxOS — privacy + ease of use
  3. LineageOS — if you want standard AOSP

Samsung (limited custom ROM support)

  1. LineageOS — if available for your model
  2. crDroid — if available
  3. Stock One UI — if no custom ROM exists

Xiaomi / POCO (excellent support)

  1. LineageOS — stable, no Google
  2. MIUI for microG — keep MIUI feel, no Google
  3. crDroid — customization

OnePlus (excellent support)

  1. LineageOS — clean, updated
  2. Evolution X — Oxygen OS feel
  3. crDroid — customization

Fairphone (best for repairability)

  1. CalyxOS — official support, privacy
  2. LineageOS — if available

Update Frequency

Fastest updates: LineageOS, GrapheneOS (weekly-ish if critical)
Regular updates: crDroid, Evolution X (monthly-ish)
Slower updates: /e/OS, Paranoid Android (quarterly)

Device Support

Most devices supported: LineageOS (200+), DivestOS (200+)
Limited to high-end: GrapheneOS (Pixel only)
Good coverage: CalyxOS (20+), /e/OS (250+)