no, tracking is inside the OS.
if you just pick a device from [LIST] Devices which will be getting upgraded to /e/OS T - Part I and skip the Samsungs for now, I think you’ll be fine. The technicality of firmware support matters for some users, that is where a FP4, Pixel or recent OnePlus will shine - but if not, alot of 50$ aftermarket phones will do.