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>> Is there a Linux phone that's polished enough for the non-savvy user?

No.

As an owner of an Librem 5 I have to agree.

Don't get me wrong, I really like the device but it needs a few more years to be easy to use and maybe a new hardware revision to get better performance. I get about 9 hours standby time (wifi on, modem off), at least the screen on time is pretty good.

He could try running /e/ OS, which is a fully functional Android fork, with as much Google home-phoning removed as they could.

Sounds like an iPhone would be suitable then.

You could disable Google, etc., related apps via ADB and block internet access for applications with Netguard or something. I blacklist all by default and allow only those I need. Makes for improved security.

Just have him read GrapheneOS.org, look up terms, and ask questions in the chat room until he wants a Pixel, non ironically.

Google makes secure hardware!