Now the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is dead, here are some alternatives

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  • Google Pixel XL

    Google Pixel XL

    They're not out yet. Preorders don't start until October 13 but the Google Pixel or Pixel XL look like they have what it takes to be a winner.

    • 5-inch or 5.5-inch high-definition AMOLED display
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 package
    • Quad-core CPU with two cores running at 2.15GHz and two low-power cores running at 1.6GHz
    • Adreno 530 GPU
    • 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM
    • 12.3-megapixel rear-camera with f2.0 aperture, 1.55-micron pixels, and gyroscope-based video stabilization
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 32GB or 128GB storage
    • USB-C connector
    • Headphone jack
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • 2,770 or 3,450 mAh battery (depending on screen size)
    • Fast-charge (7 hours of battery life for a 15-minute charge)
    • VR ready
    • Android Nougat 7.1
    • Three finishes: Quite Black, Very Silver and limited edition Really Blue

    The Pixel starts at $649 (128GB version costs $749) and is available for preorder today, with the Pixel XL starting at $769 (128GB version costs $869).

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

    Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

    If you're still in the mood to buy a Samsung as a replacement for the Note 7, then there's always the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge.

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.1-inch quad HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (576 pixels-per-inch)
    • Snapdragon 820 processor (the Samsung Exynos chipset is used in some regions)
    • 4GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh battery
    • MicroSD card slot
    • 12-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Wireless charging support
    • Water- and dust-resistant to IP68
    • Color options: Gold Platinum and Black Onyx

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  • LG V20

    LG V20

    The LG V20 will be the first smartphone to come loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat. Again, it's not out yet (it will be with T-Mobile and Sprint by the end of the month, while AT&T and Verizon have yet to announce a release date), but could be worth waiting for.

    • Android 7.0 Nougat
    • 5.7 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel screen
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
    • Dual 16-megapixel rear camera with 2x optical zoom, OIS, dual-LED flash
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
    • 64 GB with microSD (up to 2 TB)
    • 3200 mAh battery
    • Finish ptions: Pink, Silver, Titan

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  • Motorola Moto Z

    Motorola Moto Z

    The Moto Z is different from the rest of the pack in that it boasts a modular design. It's also water resistant, features a responsive fingerprint scanner, and a high quality 13-megapixel rear-facing camera.

    And, just like Apple's iPhone 7, there no headphone jack, which may or may not be a deal-breaker.

    • 5.5-inch AMOLED 1440p Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
    • 4GB RAM
    • 13 MP, f/1.8 rear-facing camera with dual-LED (dual tone) flash
    • 32/64 GB storage
    • SD card slot
    • 2600 mAh battery

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  • OnePlus 3

    OnePlus 3

    The OnePlus 3 has hardware specs similar to high-end smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the latest iPhone, but it comes in at a price that's around $400 cheaper.

    • OxygenOS based on Android Marshmallow
    • 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display
    • 16-megapixel rear camera
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
    • 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
    • USB-C connector
    • 3,000 mAh battery

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  • Apple iPhone 7

    Apple iPhone 7

    It's not an Android smartphone, but it's the phone that some people caught up in the Samsung Note 7 debacle are saying they are going to move to.

    • 4.7-inch Retina HD display with wide color gamut
    • 7-megapixel FaceTime HD front-facing camera with auto image stabilization
    • 12-megapixel rear camera with 6-element lens, quad-LED True Tone flash
    • Water- and dust-proofing to IP67 standard (100% protected against solid objects like dust and sand, and it has been tested to work for at least 30 minutes while under 15cm to 1m of water)
    • Stereo speakers
    • Quad-core A10 Fusion processor
    • LTE Advanced up to 450 Mbps
    • Improved battery life (Apple says it is the longest ever for an iPhone)
    • No headphone jack

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LG V20

The LG V20 will be the first smartphone to come loaded with Android 7.0 Nougat. Again, it's not out yet (it will be with T-Mobile and Sprint by the end of the month, while AT&T and Verizon have yet to announce a release date), but could be worth waiting for.

  • Android 7.0 Nougat
  • 5.7 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel screen
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
  • Dual 16-megapixel rear camera with 2x optical zoom, OIS, dual-LED flash
  • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
  • 64 GB with microSD (up to 2 TB)
  • 3200 mAh battery
  • Finish ptions: Pink, Silver, Titan

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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