In some instances yes, for example not using proprietary screws allowing for easier and less dangerous battery replacement.

In other not, like glueing the back panel or the general complexity of using multiple boards and delicate connectors and fine soldering.

The biggest gripe against apple though is they were fighting hard against independent repair shops.

I personally really like Lewis Rossman, he's probably the best know supporter of right to repair, but if you actually listen to his cricism it's ussualy very specific