Android phone are much better than Windows phone.... And what make a Android phone better is it's play store.
You can also use android phones without google account.
Get more security, privacy, full root access
For this you need a CustomRom like CyanogenMod now Lineage, AOKP, Paranoid Android or others.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/custom-roms
https://www.androidpit.com/best-custom-roms-for-android