Temporary phone to replace Note 4 until the S8 Comes out

[AC Question]

Hi,
My note 4 is currently on its last legs and right now there is no phone that kind of hits the mark for me but I am hoping that the S8 will do it (if they hopefully have Wireless charging, usb c, and quite possibly speakers off to the side or front).
I've been looking at a bunch of phones that should easily last me 4 months (rumor has it the s8 will be announced in April).
I want a phone that can also be used for google daydream so that's a big thing for me.

I'd like to get opinions on which of these 3 phones I should get until the s8 comes out:
(in no preferential order)
Samsung Galaxy S7
Huawei Mate 9
Sony Xperia XZ
ZTE Axon 7

Thanks!

 

[Golfdriver97]

Welcome to the forums. I'd say the Axon.

 

[chanchan05]

If the phone is still working, why bother getting a placeholder?

 

[mputtr]

it's starting to really not work. constant freezes and my usb port is semi functional (it will charge but won't connect to any computer or accept otg). I need something that can be connected to the system. transferring files can be extremely brutal since i watch movies on my phone and i prefer to have them stored locally.

 

[chanchan05]

If you are set on a Galaxy S8, I'd suggest the S7. Choosing Samsung will give you the option to just use Samsung cloud to transfer everything to the new phone effortlessly.

 

[mputtr]

Oh I had no idea.
I am pretty set on the S8, unless something really stupid happens to it again... (ie Note 7 debacle part 2).
I think there are some interesting for the S8 for sure, bluetooth 5, usb C (hopefully it'll be v3, not v2), and quite possibly still have wireless charging options.