(looking for suggestions) essential or Sammy S8+

I've pretty much had it with my 6p and it's battery (bought through carrier so no Google giving me a Pixl XL here)..going to switch carrier's to my wife's and can get a S8+ for free, or an essential for a little over a hundred on contract... truthfully I want to wait for the new Pixl 2 XL but I know it's going to be priced out of budget till probably Xmas, (also getting some good retention offer right now)...sooo was thinking worst case I sell whatever I get to grab the Pixl down the road...I like the essential's look and concept...but, new company, new design is making me question it...I don't want to be burner with a lemon again like I did with the 6p....so what do you guys think?