I'm mostly posting this in case you can provide feed back about features or setting I missed (esp the browser lack luster behavior). These are just subjective observations - though i would be interested if there are fixes for any of the things i mentioned.
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Well to be honest I just got back from a verizon store after comparing the two. The comparison is not complete; and the display connectors definitely spoil the experience of holding the phones. On the other hand the phones were side by side so i'll make these comments:
The rezound actually seemed a bit dimmer on max brightness (partly because max brightness is a bit low (compared to other lcds) and the razr having higher contrast - which is not brightness but increases the visiblity.
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The razr is definitely snappier (esp with things like maps and browser).
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The razr default browser is annoying (cannot pinch or tap zoom on mobile sites; have to go into settings and change text size).
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Both seemed to lock fast on gps
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My impression was that the rezound felt better in the hand with the previously mentioned caveat; the razr was a little uncomfortable due to width/sharp edge.
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The razr sound was better but max volume a bit low; the rezound sound was a bit harsh (esp phone calls).
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I had a pair of kliptch s4 headphones and both phones sounded equally well with the s4 (but the rezound could go a bit louder and maintain good fidelity)
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I cannot comment on reception (this is a verizon store wwith good reception )
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I cannot comment on battery life
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The razr was definitely better built (overall finish was tighter)
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Which do I prefer - not sure yet - I think the rezound fits better in the hand and I think sense helps in daily usage (esp the browser and cut past between windows) - I kind of prefer the razr display and I suspect strongly it is easier to use in very bright light (out doors sunny day).
The rezound can be louder but the quality of sound on the razr is definitely better - esp in the high tones. This is a bit problematic for me becuase I want the sound loud if possible but the distortion in the rezounds harms the experience.
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That's my 2ct (first impression) after using both phones side by side for about 45 minutes.
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Well to be honest I just got back from a verizon store after comparing the two. The comparison is not complete; and the display connectors definitely spoil the experience of holding the phones. On the other hand the phones were side by side so i'll make these comments:
The rezound actually seemed a bit dimmer on max brightness (partly because max brightness is a bit low (compared to other lcds) and the razr having higher contrast - which is not brightness but increases the visiblity.
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The razr is definitely snappier (esp with things like maps and browser).
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The razr default browser is annoying (cannot pinch or tap zoom on mobile sites; have to go into settings and change text size).
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Both seemed to lock fast on gps
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My impression was that the rezound felt better in the hand with the previously mentioned caveat; the razr was a little uncomfortable due to width/sharp edge.
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The razr sound was better but max volume a bit low; the rezound sound was a bit harsh (esp phone calls).
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I had a pair of kliptch s4 headphones and both phones sounded equally well with the s4 (but the rezound could go a bit louder and maintain good fidelity)
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I cannot comment on reception (this is a verizon store wwith good reception )
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I cannot comment on battery life
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The razr was definitely better built (overall finish was tighter)
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Which do I prefer - not sure yet - I think the rezound fits better in the hand and I think sense helps in daily usage (esp the browser and cut past between windows) - I kind of prefer the razr display and I suspect strongly it is easier to use in very bright light (out doors sunny day).
The rezound can be louder but the quality of sound on the razr is definitely better - esp in the high tones. This is a bit problematic for me becuase I want the sound loud if possible but the distortion in the rezounds harms the experience.
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That's my 2ct (first impression) after using both phones side by side for about 45 minutes.