I go the other way on that. I like and use the hardware features on my Note devices (I've had 2 and ordered the Note8 too), Bixby button notwithstanding.
With the Note you get more functionality for your money:
1. Stylus: Not everyone uses it, but when you need precision touch on the go, it can't be beat
2. Expandable storage: Running out of room on your device sucks. Non issue for many, though
3. Headphone jack: Apple includes a dongle for this with their phone for a reason
4. Bigger screen: Greatly enhances split screen multitasking (another missing iPhone feature) so you can monitor email and chats simultaneously.
5. Fingerprint reader: Inconvenient location aside, the X omits it completely (although the way FaceID works is brilliant). Combined with the iris scanner this provides more sign on options.
6. All other Android goodies iOS still doesn't offer (widgets, customization, filesystem acces, etc)
The iPhone is not even close, but if it offers all you need/want then I can see how the term 'bloat' gets thrown around.