Now that Samsung is going all the way in implementing the Note 7 recall, it's time for Note 7 owners to find a new phone to use. Take note that Samsung has already set an update to all unreturned Note 7 devices to make them practically useless. Apparently, the company will limit the phablet's charging percentage and ban it from all connections as well (cellular, WiFi, Blutooth). If you are one of the last men standing owners of the Galaxy Note 7, you might want to consider these alternatives.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Shifting from a Galaxy Note device to a Galaxy S device won't be too much of a difficult transition since both models have a lot in common. This is why getting a Galaxy S7 Edge is an easy-pick after owning a Note 7. Furthermore, Samsung also made an effort to make the S7 Edge more identical to the discontinued phablet. Aside from giving system updates to make the S7 Edge more similar to the Note 7, the company has also released a blue coral colored S7 Edge variant that the Note 7 has made popular.
OnePlus 3T
OnePlus is known for making "flagship killer" devices. With that, there's no doubt that the OnePlus 3T is yet another flagship-killing smartphone. Note that this phone is priced under $500 but it packs super-powerful specs including a fast Snapdragon 820 chipset and a massive 6 GB RAM. It does lack the premium-side of the Note phablet but it is a regret-free deal for anyone looking for a good Android.
LG Stylus 2
This may be a midrange phone, but it does come with the stylus that the Note series has been known for. The LG Stylus 2 is a practical deal for anyone who simply wants a big-sized smartphone with a fully-integrated stylus. It's actually quite on the affordable side of the pricing spectrum.
iPhone 7 Plus
The iPhone 7 Plus may be too premium for a simple alternative but it should also be given credit for all its assets. It has an undeniably fast processor, an impressive dual camera system and an overall satisfying performance. It may be hard to shift from Android to iOS but if this doesn't bother you, the iPhone 7 Plus is one good pick.