Sean, what would you say are the biggest differences (pluses mainly) over the Bionic? Obviously size, but what else?
To be honest...I liked the Bionic from day one! I really did, however there were 2 things that just pushed me over the edge...
The Camera- Jeeeez, the Bionics camera is borderline insane with how long it takes for a shot to focus! With the Razr its pretty much instant. One of the fastest shutters I've ever used on an Android phone. Very good IMO
The Black Screen of Death- I've gotten it probably a Dozen times since I got the phone on launch day...So far so good with the Razr! I have not heard any reports of this happening. Honestly, If it happens once on the Razr in the next 2 weeks, It'll be packed up and brought back to VZW. And then after that I will most likely stay away from Moto for a while.
All in all...Those were my 2 big complaints...Otherwise I really liked the Bionic...And would have most likely kept it if those issues didnt exist.
Now to answer your question about the Differences of both...
The Size and Form factor- Bionic is better IMO, it just is! The Razr has alot of useless space around the bezel. but I guess it was needed to fit all that goodness under the hood while still keeping it so thin. Yes the Razr is so cool, and so thin...However I prefer the feel of the Bionic.
Screen- Tuff one! All preference...If you ask me, I'd rattle of my perfect screen..Which would be a Super Amoled Plus with 720P resolution. Soon, very soon we'll see that! As for these 2? They're both Pretty Good, not perfect, but good!
The Bionics screen was trashed for so long, Pixels, washed out, etc! I do not agree...I've always said my Bionics screen was good inside, and by far the best I've ever used outdoors. Whites are so white, and the screen is just so bright at say 50%! Cant say the same for the Razr...Yes its a good screen, but as far as brighness and whites...Bionic Wins!
However...The Razr screen IMO is very good when you talk about colors and what not! Super Amoled cant be matched with how deep the Blacks are and how vivid colors are...It's not even Close between the 2! Colors and Blacks on the Razr make the Bionic look washed out. So with this argument it comes down to what you like better...I side with Super AMO.
I cant really comment on battery yet because I havent even had the Razr 24 hours yet! But from what I see so far, it's probably going to be similar to the rest of VZW's 4G LTE devices...Which means Ehhhhh...lol
As you know the Razr has it's battery sealed in, so if your a road warrior that needs to swap batteries through out the day...The Razr may not fare well being that you'll need to be near a charger of some sorts.
Gimme a week and I'll be able to really give a solid answer on Battery life on the Razr...IMO the Bionic was terrible after 2 months of owning it! My winner in the 4G battery wars was, and still is the Droid Charge.
UI is fluid and solid as it was on the Bionic...So no real difference there yet IMO.
All in all...The way I see it! If had to choose one, I'd probably go with the Razr...And this is the reason why!
Call Quality...Yup Call quality on the Razr might be the best I've ever used on a smart phone...Yes I said ever!
Calls are really loud, and really clear! I was asked if I was at home talking on a land line last night...So while the Bionic is ok in this dept! The Razr is by far the better of the 2, as well as the better of all the phones I've owned the last few years.
Also in that regard...The speaker on the Razr is very loud and clear as well!
So there you have it... Thats my take on the Razr vs Bionic wars so far!