Both the Motorola Droid Razr and the Galaxy Nexus feature dual-core processors, LTE connectivity and cameras capable of shooting 1080p HD video. But they also have key differences that make them unique on the ever-competitive smartphone market. In this article we'll break down the devices' internal and external specifications as well as the differences in the mobile platforms loaded onto each one.

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External design and display screen: The Droid Razr is now the thinnest smartphone on the market at just 7.1mm thick, or more than 2mm thinner than the 4S. It also features a 4.3-inch display screen made from Corning Gorilla Glass and a sturdy frame made from laser-cut Kevlar fiber. Any way you slice it, the Droid Razr's design is state-of-the-art. The Galaxy Nexus aims to be bigger, as it is 8.84mm thick and features a 4.65-inch HD display screen with edge-to-edge 720p resolution.

Both devices have cameras that can shoot video at 1080p, but the Razr's 8-megapixel camera has a stronger standstill resolution than the Galaxy's 5-megapixel camera. Of course, the Galaxy also has the ability to shoot panoramic photographs with the help of the new Android 4.0 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") operating system, so that makes the comparison a bit of a push.

Although both have terrific designs, we're going to give the edge to the Razr because, let's face it, how often do you get to boast that your smartphone is made from Kevlar?