You can call Verizon and give them the ESN, they can verify that it's OK.
Either phone is good, it really depends on what you prefer...do you want a keyboard or not? I love my Droid (original) and really like having a keyboard. Go to your local Verizon store and play with both, see which you really like. The UIs are different, one may fit your needs/wants better than the other. I'm a Moto fan but you may not be![]()