I suggest give it until your return is almost up and see if you can get used to it. I use apple and android. Google photos works great for both platforms. iMessage is much better than what android offers, got to give them that.
Love my Note 8, best phone I've had in years. That being said; the V30, Pixel 2XL and iPhone X are all fantastic devices. You can't go wrong with any of them.
I had a misalignment issue with mine as well. Fortunetely, I saw it and was able to adjust it. The alignment tray is definitely a issue. However, my install other than me having to correct was perfect. It is a great product, but a tedious install. .