i mean they are basically equal phones right? with the exception of unlocked bootloader and superior camera on the nexus, they both are dual 1.2, 1gb, 4g, similar battery (except the razr dont come out). Plus the nexus is googles baby and will be for another year or so... I dont know, it seems like the vanilla nexus may be where its at, even though I love my OG. I dont use the qwerty and the phone will be in a case anyway so i wont see the kevlar backing...