[Note 7 Questions & Answers] EternalSeekerX:
So after doing some much needed research on possible phone replacements (for the Note 7)*that were suggested by some people on the forum I have basically cut down the pool of possible device to 4!

So my device history is as followed: Acer Liquid --> Galaxy Nexus --> Galaxy Note 3 --> Galaxy Note 7.

My usage has evolved per device, I will list the recent usage from my Note 7 in a spoiler as an optional read (under hidden):

-Used the phone for calling,texting,social media, etc.

-Media consumption using a 1440p screen for youtube, netflix, and some native HDR contant, music using lossless files with poweramp and music streaming with spotify

-Heavy 3D games, emulators, and pokemon Go, etc.

-Using hpc applications, loading compute payloads using otg, gnuroot to run workstation applications (programming, scripts, sensor data, machine vision, etc.); Use for on the go work but mostly a side/independant work

-Using drafting application on native andriod and linux (part of the previous point)

-Used fingerprint and iris scanner, SD card encryption, phone encryption during start up, secure folder, etc.

-Used all samsung features

-Listen to music using a 3.5mm jack at home and bt headphones on the go/gym

-Taking pictures, videos, using slow mo

-etc.

So, to summarize :

I love media consumption and media capture with the phone, I use every feature my Note 7*has and I would love to use newer features to. Battery life should be well and I love expandable storage. I use my phone for emulators, Pokemon Go, other high graphic (for a phone that is) game, spotify, data storage and transfer (for my work files and such), and I do use some "High Performance" application on the phone such as Autocad, Matlab , gnuroot Debian*and other analysis software and even computing by uploading payloads via usb otg*(as a hobby and sometimes to complete work on the go). I also love using root access (but if I can get most root features without rooting the phone it be great).*With all that, I also use the phone like any other person such as for social media, phone calls (omg I know :P), test messaging etc.*

For the future: I would use Android wear/samsung gear s3, wireless charging, etc.

So as per what my usage is I have cut down possible devices to the following:

Galaxy Note 7 --> Galaxy S7 Edge

Reason:

All spec info found on http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8082&idPhone2=7945

Advantages;

-Samsung Ecosystem

-Exynos instead of SD 820 (possible better performance for intensive applications, proven battery life gains)

Disadvantages:

-Lack's Note 7 new features (unless samsung updates S7E with it, maybe a software for iris detection using only the front camera?) (Ex: palm rejection, grace UX, secure folder, multitasking,etc.)

-Smaller Screen

-Micro USB at only 2.0 speed

-Non removable battery (like the note 7)

Galaxy Note 7 ---> LG V20

Reasons:

All spec info found on http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8238&idPhone2=8082&idPhone3=8161

Advantages:

-Removable battery

-Better DAC

-Millspec for drop

-Dual Camera

-IR blaster

-120fps slow mo 1080p video

Disadvantages:

-Lacks Samsung pay (or alternatives?)

-No IP68 water resistance

-Lacks O2, heartbeat, and baraometer*

-Type C might not be cable of 3.1 speeds?

-No GG5 or milspec rating

Galaxy Note 7 --> Pixel XL

Reason:

All spec info found on http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8238&idPhone2=8082&idPhone3=8161

Advantages:

-vanilla andriod

-unlimited picture/media storage

-Google Assistant

-SD821 soc for maybe faster performance

Disadvantages:

-Nonremovable battery

-No SD expansion

-NO IP68 rating or no milspec rating

-No O2 and*heatbeat sensor

Galaxy Note 7 --> Iphone 7+

Reason:

All spec info found on http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=8238&idPhone2=8082&idPhone3=8161

Advantages:

-Dual camera

-A10 processor

-New ecosystem*

Disadvantages:

-nonremovable battery

-no sd expansion

-no current equivalent to the apps I use without jailbreak

-No O2 and hearbeat sensor

-Only 1080p screen

So which one would you get/are getting if you are switching your note 7?

Any other suggestion are welcome but have to somewhat be competitive spec wise/benchmark wise.

Thanks!