OnePlus 3T

VPN'd to a Canadian server and upgrade my 3t today to Oreo, don't notice much of a difference, but it's decent to know they kept to their promise. Still the OP5 doesn't have it yet and the the 5t is going to be shipped with Nougat.

Really nice phone.
It's main competitor phone the ZTE Axon 7S is its equal of course except for proprietary stuff that each manufacturer puts on to distinguish themselves apart.

Hopefully when the 5 comes out, ZTE comes out with the Axon 8.
That way people can compare the 2 side by side.
These phones are the best flagships on a budget available.

I would have included the ZTE Axon 7 premium edition.
Gives the One Plus a true run for its money.

I would have also included the Galaxy S7 unlocked variant (i.e., the "U" variant). A little expensive but is one of the best unlocked phones there is.

The Oneplus 3T can accept dual SIMs. That is a HUGE plus for a world traveler such as me. One tray holds my world roamer SIM (Truphone or Piranha) and leaves the other for any in-country SIMs that might be a better value. Or you can use two SIMs with different preferred roaming lists - like Piranha and Truphone. Anyway it's a convenience I would not want to travel without.

Best non-contract non-carrier based phones out there.