The HTC U11 and the Meizu Note 6 both feature the same main Sensor, rated all time best Sensor of any Cellphone by DxOMark. The Samsung Note 8 OIS is excellent. New Phones are coming with 3x to 5x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilization using the Hawkeye from Corephotonics.
By February the SnapDragon 845, correct Sensor orientation, and Optical Zoom will all be available; phones purchased in the months to come will be behind in two or more features.
The orientation of the Samsung Note 8 (and even the LG V30) Cameras in Landscape Mode is incorrect for 3D/AR/VR and use with Goggles, if you want to have depth perception.
Notice how the Meizu Note 6 and the iPhone 8 have their Sensors oriented correctly for depth perception in Landscape Mode.