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[Note 7 Questions & Answers] hazerXIII:
Hopefully such thing is not happening as Note 7 satisfies almost all my criteria for a good phone... If it does and since none of the current offerings by other OEM able to fulfill what I want, I will just have to go back to my Note 1 (chose it because it has the biggest screen at that time + a stylus)...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Señor Sjon:
Give your daughter a new phone and keep the N4, it has no competition out there. ;)

But at the original starter: there is no other high-end phone out there with a stylus, bar the Note series. If you want a stylus, you'll need to get a Note 4 or 5. The Note 4 is only available second hand and the Note 5 only via grey import. I've made a shortlist myself:

Note 4: only secondhand, SW support has been stopped after MM.

Note 5: no SD, 128 GB version expensive. No European version.

LG V20: not available until at least early 2017, no hardware buttons on the front, no OLED.

Google Pixel XL: way to expensive, no hardware buttons, the big chin is ridiculous

Nexus 6P: again no HW buttons. not a fan of the design (back look likes the white droid from Wall-E)

Axon7: new brand to me. What about support? Their market launch was scrappy.

Moto Z Force Droid: only available on 1 US carrier.

Huawei Mate 9: should be introduced shortly. Big screen, but no HW buttons. Presumably a LCD screen.

S7E: bloody edges... go away! I strongly dislike the glass allround design. It is slippery as hell and gives me back the nightmares I had with my S4 which handled like a wet bar of soap as well.

1+3: delivery times galore. But seems like the best bet for now, especially for the price.

iPhone 7+: Yes, I said it. I would almost consider an iPhone. Especially with the ridiculous price fro the Pixel XL with 128 GB. It should net a good resale price for the S8 Stylus to arrive.

If you want a flagship phone with a 6" flat screen, the choices are dire to non-excistent.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] a2597:
I feel yea, if I have to turn in the Note 7 (which is looking increasingly likely), there isn't really another phone that covers it all.

S7 Edge gives the curved edge, water resistance, camera, SD card, and next-in-class screen.

Note 5 gives me the Stylus.

Mean I'm probably looking at the S7 Edge. *sigh* I just don't like the look of it as much as the Note 7. it's TOO rounded, not just the glass, but the body as well.

Edit...The more I think about it, the more I lean towards the note 5. Camera isn't as good, but the screen is still solid, and I'm really liking the stylus now. SD card...well, most of my music is in the cloud, photos auto back up to the cloud, so end of day, I'm really just losing on water resistance and the AOD, and curved edge. (which I like, because...bezel less on the sides now!)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] juliend:
Guess I'm leaning toward the pixel XL.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
I would get none. Not giving competition more reasons to gloat.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ittybittyfds:
I just talked to Best Buy mobile 10 minutes ago. They told me I need to bring my replacement Note7 in immediately. "a Second recall is coming very soon" I can exchange it for any phone however since I was leasing the Note7 I only have leasing options for a Samsung S7E, LG or Iphone. Any other phone would need to be purchased outright. I asked about the Pixel XL and they told me that I would have to purchase the unlocked $829 phone outright from Google to bring to Sprint. so this Note7 issues goes from bad to worse for users.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
You may not have a choice unless you want to use a Gimped phone.

If they do a 2nd recall and cripple the Battery.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
Ohhh and Samsung has screwed the Pooch but good here.

I've had every Note and this is problem for me...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
There is always a choice. Previous phone, no phone at all, 80% phone...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pyraxiate:
Same boat here. My note 3 was awesome, still works and runs like new ( on MM currently). Still plenty fast. The only dilemma is I gave it to my son already.

I've been using this s7 edge for a few weeks now waiting on the new batch of note 7's. It's very close performance and spec wise. I just refuse to pay full price for this phone though since it's NOT what I wanted. They had me return / refund my note 7 and buy this in its place. They then said I could return it regardless of how long it took to get a new note 7.... but I think that was just the manager of the store looking out for me. What if I keep this and he gets transferred during the wait, as it looks like this will take a while.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] jdyowa:
I noticed on the AT&T site they don't even offer the Note 5 anymore. They have S6's but not the note from the same generation. So that's not an option. I was thinking about the Pixel xl this morning (supposedly on the Deathstar network in November) but it's so damn expensive for the 128gb option. 32 just ain't enough without an SD slot. No wireless charging, not waterproof, not a bad phone but not a really great phone either. Seems like you are just paying for Nouget. Really, what's the point.

Oh, and everyone keeps calling it the first Google branded phone, but I had the G1 and it said google on it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
the G1 like the other nexus phones was made external to google, it is the first google phone in the sense they have actually been there for every step of design and production, instead of the previous method of asking firm X to make a device with a certain spec then getting them to google just for the software, this one is built more along the lines of the iPhone with full hardware and software integration, how it turns out and if it can match the software and hardware harmony of the iPhone is still to be seen but it is an interesting device in that sense.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Jrgom:
Not whining about going to the s6, If my lol didn't give that away sorry. I was just making a point on how the note 7 just seems so far advanced compared to recent phones. The layout, the screen feel, the quickness, it's just a dang shame this had to happen...

Talked to a Verizon tech yesterday and she mentioned she had the note 7 and had no idea what she was going to do, since there is nothing out there close to the note 7, even made the statement "you know it's an amazing phone if this many people are willing to take a chance of something happening"

Anyone else get an iPhone vibe when they see the pixel?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Aimara:
pixel's idea is to jeer the iphone ,by using the almost same design to naming the colors of phone , transition therapy a hardcore ios fan into android , mixed reactions coming from everyone :D
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] komugi:
I love my HTC 10, this has been one of the most solid phones out there.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] CerveCesar:
Those hardcore Galaxy Note users bought the Note series because of the SPen. There is nothing similar on the market out there as of now. We are very angry at Samsung for recalling the Note 7. And will have to use our old Note 3 or Note 4 for another full year to compensate. Until the Note 8 comes up ?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] les_garten:
The option that has not been offered is a S7 Edge as a Loaner till the Note 8 comes out.

That's what they should do.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Belimawr:
think your self lucky if you are getting offered anything, my phone network basically just gave me the middle finger and told me I would have to wait a week after they picked up the phone before they would even consider giving a refund or replacement.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] BozQ:
After looking around, I think the LG V20 just shot right up the top of my list. S7 Edge be damned.

Sorry Samsung.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] doc_loco:
If I am forced to return it because of crippling software or blocked imei i will just buy a one plus 3 to keep me going.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] onebornoflight:
I have an S7 Edge on loan from TMo until I can get the V20 shipped in - gonna miss the SPen but I can always JUMP when/if a suitable Note (or whatever the new line becomes) is released.

And yeah, not everyone got a loaner but I had a LONG situation with TMO that they made right.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] andyahs:
Just bought the s7 edge after long debate between that and the v20. Loved the note so hope the edge satisfies until real reviews come in on the v20.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
We are all together here... lost
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] urirx98:
So terribly disappointed about having to turn the note 7 in but i have to fly in 2 weeks. I may c if the store can make a deal or potentially just reactivate my old s4 for the weekend I'm away then reactivate but i doubt they would do it. Could always buy burner phone lol. Nothing like n7 & don't want s7e for 2 years when i waited 4 the n7 for 2 years ??
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Decreate:
Using the ZTE Axon 7 until something better comes along...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pyraxiate:
Actually T-mobile did do this..... I'm one of the lucky ones I guess.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Why oh why did THIS phone have to be Windows and not Android: https://www.carphonewarehouse.com/hp/elite-x3.html
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] evo4g63t:
I don't get why LG doesn't make the V series a stylus model, instead they made a half hearted effort with the stylo that came straight from the factory with dated specs.

I really wish someone would market a stylus supported phone its hard to believe when you consider that the note is one of Samsung's golden eggs you'd think companies would try to copy.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
Amen to that my friend! Amen.

I bought a Samsung Galaxy A5 2016 to bridge the time gap between now and March. Out of interest I have to write I am totally surprised at how well the A5 functions! It is engineered and fabricated to the same very high standards as the flagship mobiles and though is mostly featureless it does the basics very well indeed. I am now a fan of the A5. Incredible device and a third of the cost to boot. I need two mobiles so will also be keeping my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge plus. I find that also a superb mobile.

I want my note 7 back.......:( I am going back into the corner to scream and shout, may even jump up and down as well!

Ryland
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] millicent:
I have always said that I won't ever consider any phablet sized phone.

Strange how the note7 (perhaps forever) changed my perception of perfection in a phone.

As the consensus goes, whatever alternative I look at it's a serious downgrade.

Decided to go for the oneplus 3 until the next note or similar specced device from samsung.

Btw, is there any sign of other android manufacturers copying note's characteristics? I mean active pen, aod, display quality?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
How is the display? Reviews say it has a max of only 319 nits. That's about half of the N7 at full brightness, about a 1/3 of the N7 when you have the N7 in auto brightness and it's outdoors (it gets over 1000 nits in this scenario). The other things about the ZTE Axon 7 actually look good overall, but I cannot go to a dim screen with only 319 nits. I use my phones outdoors a lot and 319 won't cut it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Gkstates:
I'm actually currently using the Sony XZ now. To be honest, it's not that up to the hype. It loads very slow sometimes under heavy load. The camera doesn't perform at 23MP potential. Low light is much worse than Samsung. But at least it focuses better than iphone 7.

The pros are:

- Fingerprint. It's super fast, wayyy better than Samsung but not as accurate as iphone 7. I kept having to redo the fingerprint to make it work. Never had this problem on Iphone 7. Samsung is a joke on fingerprints.

- Design wise. I like the new material and very comfy in hand. However, I wish it's 5.5 inches. 5.2 inches is way too small for me. Very sturdy build and quality. Been using it bare for almost 2 weeks now. Not a scratch.

- UI and software design. Well thought out and very convenient

- Front speaker. A bit better than Samsung.

- Video. Where it shines with the 5 axis stabilization. Then again I don't shot video that much.

Overall, I like it. If they make it 5.5 inches and run 4GB RAM instead of 3GB, i would totally make it my daily phone.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Decreate:
The screen of the Axon 7 is not as bright as the Note 7, but so far I haven't had much trouble in using it outdoors.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ChimpNippl3s:
Got the iphone 7 plus and it actually steps in front of the note 7

So smooth loads faster and every game runs better
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] _MetalHead_:
I'm having a really hard reconciling the fact that I need to give this amazing device back (wasn't going to until I realized that I'm putting OTHERS' safety at risk), especially because there really isn't any other device out there that checks all the boxes that the Note 7 does. That said, the only other phone I'm even remotely interested in is the OnePlus 3, but they are 3 weeks out at the moment. I'll likely hang on to my Note until the OP3 shipping time becomes more reasonable and then make the switch.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] NIKKOTUASON:
I'm thinking of switching to the iPhone 7 Plus just to see how things are until the note8 or s8 plus release. Do you have any regrets or miss anything from the note7 that's not on the iPhone?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ChimpNippl3s:
Still early days as ive only just got it

I miss the back button already!!

Having a proper home screen thats not cluttered because there isn't an app draw

Missing my adblocker and youtube ad block

But to be fair I've not played with iOS since the 3gs so theres probably things out there to use as an alternative but may have to wait till jailbreak comes out and I'm sure I'll find quite a few things.

I miss being able to use chrome as my default browser to open links

Haptic feedback on keyboard

It's just what you used to so I'm sure I'll soon get used to iOS and the iphone 7 plus

It's a very nice phone I'm sure it won't disappoint you. I'm hoping the s8 is enough to come back to android but for now I'm quite happy.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ooMoo:
I just ordered a one plus. Should arrive in 2 weeks
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] SteveyJack:
Still torn between an S7 Edge to tide me over or break away entirely from Touchwiz and go for the Pixel XL.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
The edge was immediately available which is why i got it, unlike the pixel, iphone 7 plus and v20.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] SteveyJack:
I'm not in a rush to send my Note7 back so I'll check the Pixel XL out tomorrow.

There's pro's and con's to both:

Pixel XL is expensive when it doesn't have IP68 or expandable memory but then do I need more than 128gb of memory onboard or IP68? Probably not.

S7 Edge is still alot for something that's not cutting edge or the Note7 but I do actually like Touchwiz in it's newest iteration.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] hotspace:
FYI ... https://www.winxdvd.com/apple-iphone-blog/how-to-jailbreak-iphone-7.htm

I'm currently waiting on my iPhone 7plus Black 256 GB version. I paid $128 more for the iPhone 7plus. My plan is to use it until the Note 8/whatever the next flagship device is on (Sprint) then sell it and get that. It's the only device currently available that will hold it's value the best.

As soon as I get it, I'm backing it up and jailbreaking it as well.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Jrgom:
Anyone go with the force z from motorola? I dont think my s6 is going to make it, my battery lasts about only 8 hours on minimal use, so that wont really cut it. Heard some good and bad about the force z, but worries me that is verizon only, so it will be one of the last units to get updates. Hard to find a phone out there right now that i like, nothing really catches my eye. Was hoping to last till feb/march for the S8, but not sure this s6 battery of mine is going to cut it. Thanks in advance for any info!
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
lol I'm still not sure what to do myself, but also haven't been able yet to actually visit the store.

Problem is, my wife needs to have a phone at all times since she works in the medical field and is on-call a lot lately (shortage of workers), so she wants to be there when we trade in the Note 7 so she has a minimal downtime. Add that she is working and sleeping at the weirdest hours and you can see how it isn't exactly easy to plan something (plus we both need to have time too, considering the past two returns (the first recall and the temporary phone trade-in) took us more than 2 hours each, so I'm not optimistic about getting it done fast either. Hopefully we can go soon though, I'm not too worried about the phone but I don't do much special with it now either since I know I have to return it, it took away the fun to play with it I guess. I'm my own boss so I can go whenever, it's really up to her.

But what to get.. I don't know.. the wife is going with the S7 Edge because of the $100 credit and upgrade to whatever S8 comes out in February or even hold out if there's news on a Note 8 or similar. As for me, I'm thinking to check out the Pixel when it hits the stores, play a bit with the V20, maybe even doing the same as my wife and take the S7 Edge for that same credit, but I'm still mostly leaning to going back to my Note 4 as it is still good enough (ok, it's a battery drain at times and the bluetooth audio skips at times, but I have spare OEM batteries (yay for the removable battery!) and I can always use to regular radio for a few months lol
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] bodieph:
after the second recall, I started to look around for a replacement and I had settled on the Oneplus 3, until I saw in the newspaper the ad about the V20 (Oct 14th), I checked the specs and decided to get the V20 instead of getting the oneplus 3

but then samsung offered some enticing deals if you exchange for s7 edge instead of full refund. aside from the price difference, they will also give another check worth 4k php (around 85 USD) plus 1k gift certificate (so total of 2k gift certificate including the one from first recall). so that means you get cash worth 8k plus 2k gift certificate. so I would probably settle for the s7 edge and then maybe get another phone with the cash I get from samsung
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] Greatminds:
I got S7 Edge as a temp phone when Note 7 was recalled the 1st time. I like everything abt it except that the Edges on both sides were very sensitive & when holding the phone the fingers touch the Edge interfering with other things. They improved the Edge design with Note 7 & was very happy when i got the replacement. Now i switched off the replacement Note 7 & am using my son's S7. S7 feels okay..i'll hold on to Note 7 (switched off) until LG V20 hits the stores..will take a look at it & decide which one to go with.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] notefreak:
I hope Samsung comes out with a successor soon (safe one). If not, I won't be able to wait forever. I will have to find an alternative which after years with Samsung will be hard. If Mate 9 comes with a curved screen, I might be persuaded. If only it was water resistant and blue :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
I had the exact same experience when I used it as temporary phone. I think I'll check in the store to see how it is if I put a cover around it, if it's still like that, then for sure no S7 Edge for me.. if that's less with a cover, then I guess I could use it for a few months :)
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] millicent:
For those considering the new iphone..

https://au.news.yahoo.com/a/32960624/iphone-7-catches-fire-destroys-vehicle/
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] XanaviGTR:
Seems like getting more and more common.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] SteveyJack:
Pixel XL 128GB ordered for delivery tomorrow. The Note7 should be picked up next Thursday.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Surprised nobody recommends a Samsung Galaxy phone, you know, a 6" Screen one, with 16MP Camera, you with a 5000mAh Battery?

Like this one: http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a9_pro_(2016)-7903.php

But maybe that is because for some reason people are being talked away from Samsung, nah that couldn't be it, could it?
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] borijess:
That's because 1080p screen and lackluster processor.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] force70:
I'm fine with the screen but why they would put such a weak processor in the device I don't get. A nice 6 inch screen device with a snapdragon 821 would be great
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RR-99:
Looks like I'll be getting an LG V20. Just waiting to see one in the flesh...
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] 2dorr:
I'll take an iphone 7 Plus. I can't believe I'll give money to Apple, but I'll take it from Vodafone with subscription and if I don't like iOS 10, I can sell it for profit and buy Pixel XL.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] RR-99:
Like one of these?

http://www.phonearena.com/news/iPhone-7-catches-fire-burns-a-car_id86828
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] 2dorr:
Well it can happen. I hope it will not happen to me.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
I bought the ZTE axon 7 for $400 and let me tell you... It's fantastic. Forget the fact that it's half the price, it's one of the best devices I have ever used. Battery, screen, sound, size, speed.. Everything is what I have been looking for. I just replaced camera app with Google camera and it's really a great solution.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] pyraxiate:
Just read up on this one....Looks awesome spec wise and for the price..... I'd pick one over the s7edge.

I've got a loaner s7edge right now or I'd have gone that route too.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] svache:
Maybe it's the number 7, it's not as lucky as people thought lol
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
I have the edge but I have decided that I am going to return it. I ran several benchmarks and it's clear they are essentially the same device. I reckon it's a Samsung screen too as its so similar to the s7. Plus the software is very good and I can do more on it than my Samsungs. I can even manipulate if I want a warmer or cooler screen.

I was going to get the v20 but instead I'm going to happily keep this device at half the price.

Oh by the way, I'm getting nearly double the battery life. I have no idea why.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] teegunn:
Supposedly the display tops out at only 319 nits of brightness. Is your display that much less bright than the N7? I would possibly by the Axon 7 if the display was around 500 nits. 319 is 2010 level of tech and I use my phones outside quite a bit and need something much better than 319.

---------- Post added at 10:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 PM ----------

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/zte-axon-7,review-3815.html

There is one review of the Axon 7. I would buy it if it had a 500 nit display. Probably even buy it with a 450 nit display. 319 though? Naw, not gonna cut it. That is literally only 60% of the S7 Edge screen brightness. The N7 could get above 1000 nits in daylight while on auto brightness. For those who this doesn't matter to - you must not use your phone outside much. 319 I'd have to be finding shadows all the time to see the display.

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:13 PM ----------

To add to that, the Note 7 gets to 639 nits on manual brightness. And also has the least reflective display glass ever (4.6%). So in reality, the Note 7 display is literally TWICE as bright as the Axon 7, plus one extra nit just for the heck of it.
[Note 7 Questions & Answers] ekerbuddyeker:
I have to say that it doesn't seem different to the s7 edge side by side