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Unlocking the bootloader makes your phone more vulnerable if you do not lock the bootloader after you install a different OS.
https://community.e.foundation/t/locking-the-bootloader-after-installation/68474
https://xdaforums.com/t/guide-to-lock-bootloader-while-using-rooted-grapheneos-magisk-root.4510295/
Also root does increase your attack surface, however it enables some convenience for security profiles so make sure you have a usecase for it.
https://ssd.eff.org/ is a good collection of privacy best practices.