[Nexus S General] cheetah2k:
Posting such a thread in the Nexus S section, you're always going to get the Nexus S fanboys rubbishing the Atrix (:D). I personally have both phones, and I'm currently using my Moto Atrix.

Comments about Blur aside (yes its crap but!) you can replace the stock launcher with what ever you want (Its not valid reason not to buy the Atrix). Personally, I'm using the Gingerbread launcher made by Modaco and its bl00dy brilliant and certainly not sluggish.

The fact of the matter is if you're looking for a phone thats going to be current for the next 12 months, then get the Atrix. If you want a phone that has a vibrant screen and google updates (plus user unlockable bootloader to load ROMs every day and twice on Sundays) then get the Nexus S.

My sum up of positives and negatives of both phones are as follows:

Nexus S:

Positives -

(1) Nice screen (deep blacks and colour rich)

(2) Latest google Android OS releases (hardware permitting)

(3) Reasonable battery life (I generally get about 18 hrs of moderate use before a recharge)

(4) $599 price tag (outright)

(5) Unlimited ROM modding potential

Negatives -

(1) No gorilla glass (scratches easy and the oleophobic coating does wear off after a while - I have had 2 replacement phones because of this, and my 3rd has a screen protector on it which defeats the purpose)

(2) Back cover is glossy and scratches easy

(3) The camera displays a pinkish centre when taking photos of white sand, snow, anything with white backgrounds.

(4) 16Gb onboard and no expansion

(5) The body creeks - but its a Samsung

(6) Dropped calls after 5 minutes have been fixed in 2.3.3, but I still get the odd one dropping at the 5min mark

(7) Sometimes when typing in a phone number the press->response time/beep noise is delayed..

(8) I love Angry Birds, and there is lag in the game on certain levels..

(9) My Nexus One has more accessible RAM :-(

(10) Where's the accessories??????????? Not even a decent cradle!

(11) No HDMI out.

(12) Can't play AVI files straight out of the box - Need Rockplayer

(13) To replace the scratched battery cover, have to buy a min of 3 covers from some dodgy Chinese online outlet..

Motorola Atrix (I have the Bell Canada version)

Positives -

(1) 16Gb internal + 32Gb expansion

(2) Fast processor (and you feel it opening apps - theres literally no delays, especially the camera, browser, SMS and phone functions)

(3) No lag in games - especially Angry Birds (even AB Rio is silky smooth)

(4) Tegra II specially coded games

(5) Screen resolution is 960x540

(6) 1Gb Ram, of which you see around 515Mb on boot up

(7) Loads of accessories available now!

(8) HDMI out, and the cradle works sweeeeeet

(9) Plays AVI files out of the box using the standard video player

(10) Gorilla glass (YAY!)

(11) Rear cover doesn' scratch easily - and you can buy them in the shops

(12) Phone feels robust and solid - no body squeeks.

(13) 4G capable (AT&T version)

(14) Gingerbread is coming!

(15) I generally get 2 days out of a full charge with moderate use

(16) Is also $599 outright

Negatives -

(1) Locked bootloader (but you can still root and sideload stuff)

(2) Screen is not SAMOLED (typical SLCD)

(3) Not yet released in Australia

(4) Blur sucks (but can be replaced)

(5) Motorola isn't known for providing good support

(6) The odd wifi drop when coming out of sleep

These are my personal experiences. Others may vary.

For me, the ultimate phone would be in the form of the Atrix, but with a Nexus S user unlockable bootloader, SAMOLED 960x540 screen and Gingerbread. Really, thats all I would change.

Cheers