-When I was upgrading to a new phone, I quickly narrowed my choices down to the RAZR V3m and Samsung SPH-M500. I was looking for a thin phone with an internal antenna, camera, and removable memory card.It was a close call, but I chose the V3m because it looks sleeker (especially in the Project Red version, which I have), is a bit thinner, has a bigger screen, and has a better-looking user interface than the Samsung. However, the Samsung has some advantages as well: overall it is smaller and lighter than the RAZR, has a quicker-responding user interface, allows unlimited video recording time (V3m limits you to 30 seconds per clip), has a micro SD card slot that is easier to access (doesn't require battery removal like the V3m), has better screen resolution (18-bit vs. 16-bit for the V3m), allows voice memo playback through the earpiece (V3m offers speakphone-only playback), and accepts a standard 3.5mm headphone plug (the V3m requires a mini-USB plug).What bothered me about the Samsung was that it looked bland, had a clunky (albeit faster) user interface, and had a smaller screen. In other words, I fell for the RAZR's looks ... and I'm glad I did! In spite of its shortcomings, the V3m has more features than I will ever use and is well-suited for my needs. Still, if you are more practically inclined than I am and place greater value on sheer functionality, then you would probably be happier with the Samsung.