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