Ask HN: What's a good smartphone that you can buy today?

After the news that Samsung has issues with the Note 7 and Tim Cook's letter about the tax issue* I am scratching my head about what's a good phone to buy this fall.

Are brands like Huawei, Xiaomi and Oneplus reliable when it comes to updates? What about performance? Do their products feel finished and polished?

*Personal decision not to buy Apple never again, not looking to argue about it.