Apple iPhone 4s vs Motorola Droid Razr - I have the original Droid - Worth switching?

Verizon contract is up and I can renew and get a new phone discount. The original Droid I have has been a good phone overall with a few limitations (keyboard sucks) , but I am curious about the iPhone.

The main differences between the two are outlined in this comparison chart

Which one do you like/recommend?

A comparison chart cannot do justice to the experience of using an iPhone. I prefer the iPhone, but I don’t know enough about your needs to recommend it over the Droid.

iPhone keyboard sucks too. On Android you can get Swype for a better keyboard experience.

I didn’t see many areas where the iPhone was clearly superior. The resolution of the screen was better, but the Razr has a slightly larger screen and no one would be able to tell the difference between them unless you tell them beforehand which is better.

Plus, why not have access to the 4G network?

I was wondering about this point myself, since I’m considering getting an iPhone 4s pretty soon. Am I to understand that the 4G phones are exponentially faster? The linked article makes it sound like AT WORST, the Motorola is pulling in Internet about five times as fast as the iPhone.

My logic in getting the iPhone was familiarity with ios, and wanting to port my iPad apps over without having to re-buy a bunch of them separately. Still, is this writing on the wall that a new 4G iPhone is coming out soon?

Screen size was the deal-killer for me. I had a 3Gs (ATT) and was waiting for the latest iPhone release, hoping for a bigger screen. It didn’t happen, so I went with the Galaxy S2, which is very similar to the Razr (moreso than to the Nexus on Verizon).

While the screen resolution on the AMOLED is a tiny bit less than iPhone’s Retina, the AMOLED is super-saturated in color, and really pretty. I think, anyway. I hate the iPhone’s boxy look, and was also hoping the 4s would get away from that. The lightness of the Android is a benefit, especially, IMO, since they all get covered in a case, anyway. While ATT’s faster network is said to be slower then Verizon’s (not true 4G, whatever, I don’t really care to understand it), it’s pretty damned amazing, the download speeds. Definitely faster than the 4s by a long shot when using the cellular network to connect.

I found I really enjoy the customization allowed with Android, over what could be done with the iPhone, and ditching iTunes was a happy, happy day. I curse Apple for ever requiring me to download and use that POS.

Yes, if you live where Verizon has 4G coverage you’ll be connecting to the internet faster than a lot of people can with their home internet on a good day.

Wow, that’s incredible! And my cell provider gives me the option of free tethering, too…

Just in the last two or three days I’ve heard 3 different stories of friends having to get their Droid 2 devices replaced due to malfunctions. One friend is on her 3rd Droid 2 in less than a year.

I’d take a visit to your local store and try the two, but also consider the Galaxy Nexus if you’re leaning towards Android.

As an original Droid owner, you likely spent a good bit of time using vanilla Android (that is, without any additional enhancements to the operating system). It was a Google experience device, and the Galaxy Nexus is Google’s newest handset flagship, in the same vain.

Though I’m sure you have other priorities, since you’ve mentioned it, you’ll also have a good selection of keyboards you can install/choose from on the Android device.

All three are great, though, so I’m sure you’ll find what works for you.

Yeah, 4G is ridiculously fast.

It should also be noted though that Verizon has been having some outages with their 4G network. Some of the reports seem to be pretty bad, with a quote in the article that even when their phone falls back on 3G that it doesn’t last.

One thing to consider with 4G is that it uses more power. Sometimes a lot more, which might lead to you running out of battery before the end of the day or having to toggle it on/off.

I think you should go to the store and use them. Most of the proponents of iPhones will gladly admit that they look worse on a comparison chart, but they feel much better in practice. The screen is smaller, but it fits their hand better, for example.

I love the iPhone I have, and I’ve never used an Android phone that didn’t feel twitchy and annoying. I only just got my first iPhone a few months ago, after having used multiple Android phones, so I have experience with both (though I haven’t tried the newest version). Reasonable people can disagree about which is better, but you should actually pick up the phones and spend some time with them to see what you prefer.

FWIW, I have a Bionic, and no problems of any kind.