I have the rumor 1 although I have seen the rumor 2, and it looks great!! I was actually asking the same question a few months ago! I was stuck in between because they both really are great phone, and its hard to chose!! I ended up picking the rumwouldn'tr test "running" both phones (my father works 4 sprint and was able to get easy access) They both have a great slide out full qwerty key board, which Is really great for texting faster! The rumor phone slides out better than the rant, it feels more natural. (to slide the rumor keyboard out u push ur thumb to the left, which would be the best way if u us your right hand) the rumors qwerty keyborad layout is also a lot better! Definatley go with the rumor! Another thing the rant has a touch screen feature (its not really that much of a touch screen but if you dont like touch screens or anything like them then dont get the rant). The rant is a 3g phone its more techical. both phone u really cant go wrong BUT the LG rumor is the way to go! good luck with ur new phone! hope u love it like me!