Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung Galaxy S III

4. -box- posted on 03 Dec 2012, 07:44 15 2

Precisely. Well done comparison, honest and straightforward.

Will we see a 920 vs Nexus 4 or Optimus G? Since the GS3, while good is an last-Gen device and doesn't even have the newest OS.

7. dexter_jdr posted on 03 Dec 2012, 07:47 8 1

how about L920 vs iphone5....

14. -box- posted on 03 Dec 2012, 07:59 7 0

That too, but that is kind of a given, and may turn out to be one of those "if you like iPhones, get it; if you don't, the 920 is worth a long look and its $200 lower price tag gives apple a shot across the bow they cannot ignore" or something. I hope not, but there is that chance since there is such a disparate difference in the platforms.
I watched a comparison video of the 920 vs ip5 (it is the one in Russian on YouTube), and while the 5 was faster at some things, it looked ancient in comparison with its awkward chaotically-colored app grid, almost looking psychedelic in comparison to the crisp clean organization and resizable and moveable Tiles of the Lumia, as well as dinky in comparison, and boring and uninviting with its cold, hard, black body. Pure aesthetics alone would make me disregard the 5 if I were a first-time smartphone shopper.

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10. neutralguy posted on 03 Dec 2012, 07:53 3 1

sorry but optimus G has 4.0 version of android. 920 v nexus 4 would be better.

15. -box- posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:03 3 1

I thought OptG had 4.1, and the N4 had 4.2?

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30. AamirSIII (banned) posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:34 2 6

booooooo....

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59. brandonrana posted on 03 Dec 2012, 11:28 4 3

LUMIA 920 is the boss for sure..!!!! Sgs3 was also great, but it is a thing of past now.

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49. neutralguy posted on 03 Dec 2012, 10:17 1 0

nope. that's the sad truth. But anyways, for sure the update's on the way. But the thing is, Optimus G is kind of a flop product. The software and hardware integration is not superb. That's what makes LG not on the top line. They make a great hardware but the software kills it. Good thing there's the Nexus 4, where they don't have to worry about OTA updates.

So, nexus 4 and 920 it is.

+ note 2 and 920

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27. wp8forever (unregistered) posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:26 6 2

is really nice to see , that nobody here is surprice that the lumia is better , i remember when i used to say it, they were no u crazy never never . I told u lumia 920 is the best phone out there , i know s4 is coming but nokia is coming harder too wp8 is in the game now and is no going anywere , dont get me wrong i thing android is good better thank ios but is just too unique , once again im no hating on dissin android cuz i had the s3 is a really good phone .

8. -box- posted on 03 Dec 2012, 07:48 0 0

I disagree with the "phablet" designation. It may be heavier than some mainstream models, but not grossly so; the HTC Vivid and some of the rugged smartphones are the same weight class it heavier.
None of the review videos have had the narrator groan and complain about the extra heft or be unable to pick it up; other phones are just thinner and lighter, like a model, whereas the Nokia is like the nerdy photographer girl/boy next door, being a lot of fun, natural, and with amazing capabilities you enjoy discovering together. The Note, DNA, and Streak are like the basketball players, taller but highly capable because of it. Also, the Lumia can still fit in many pockets the "phablets" cannot.

35. Johnnokia posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:54 7 4

I have Galaxy S3, but I see the Lumia much better than in S3 in almost all specs.
I can't imagine, would the galaxy or Note be popular if Nokia had adopted Android ??!!.

40. darac posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:16 5 14

I really doubt you have an S3.

I love my S3 to bits and would never ever consider that uniformed, restricted tank over it

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48. chaoticrazor posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:41 7 4

wow your not been a fanboy are you

''uniformed, restricted tank over it''

well that tank is all round ahead of the s3, you will always slate its weight but fact is you over exagerate it. if you cant hold the 920 your in need of help

second restricted, what else will the general user been in desperate need of that wp8 doesnt offer

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84. Alex123 posted on 04 Dec 2012, 03:17 1 2

I do love Everything that Nokia had maded on L920. It is the best WP8. and Nokia adopt Android, i guess Nokia will be more popular phone than Samsung

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77. tashreef posted on 04 Dec 2012, 00:13 1 0

It is because weight is the only drawback that can be considered while comparing lumia 920 with any other flagship....

anything else....nothing..don't say apps availability...since WP is new in the market...

37. darac posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:02 3 7

Why do you recommend WP over the best Android experience?
Please, bring me one valid reason!

52. chaoticrazor posted on 03 Dec 2012, 10:31 5 3

ease of use, uniformed and refreshing

wp8 might be a better option for many, why wont you accept not everyone wants android or even likes it. me myself use android too but i dont shove it down peoples throats like you try

i use android, symbian, ios, dont use bb but i dont have a problem when others do....its there and this is the key word kid ''choice''

38. Mobile-X-Pert posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:04 1 0

Yeah, I kinda hate the white background on videos. The black makes the live tiles look much better.

61. Aeires (unregistered) posted on 03 Dec 2012, 11:51 2 0

Does WP8 have black tiles? A black background with thin white bordered black tiles would look sick.

86. Bilpocalypse posted on 04 Dec 2012, 08:59 0 0

Make the background white and turn on high contrast mode. It does look sick. But, for colored tiles, the black background looks much better.

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13. dickwyn posted on 03 Dec 2012, 07:59 3 0

Galaxy S IV, Galaxy Note III, HTC DLX, Sony Yuga/Odin, Lumia 930 yeah you betcha 2013 is gonna be great

16. XiphiasGladius posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:08 1 0

I'm with ya there man. it's either Galaxy S4 or Sony Yuga/Odin for me right now. Can't w8 to lay my hands on either of them.

22. XiphiasGladius posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:15 2 0

W8 someone migt get mad since you forgot to mention the iPhone or to whatever they're gonna name it in 2013. ^_____^

41. mashilive posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:20 3 0

You forgot the NEW iPhone. lol.

87. Bilpocalypse posted on 04 Dec 2012, 09:00 0 0

It'll be the 5N, because they will "invent" NFC. lol

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17. -box- posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:10 4 1

I don't think anyone would disagree with the 920 winning overall, as the review seemed balanced and fair, with an honest appreciation of Android's capabilities, but an older version of the OS in the most popular model of the Android line gives the GS3 another slight disadvantage. I think the Lumia still would have won overall, especially with the camera, screen, speed, and usability, but it would have been slightly more level of a playing field. As I noted above, I hope future comparisons continue to demonstrate how good of a phone the 920 is and how good a choice it is for today's smartphone consumer, even in comparison to the most popular smartphone OS.

19. leftheodo posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:12 4 3

CPU: While the S4 is a great cpu the quad core exynos 4412 is better.
Battery: The S3 wins
OS: It depends on what you like but Android has more apps ( a lot more ) in the playstore, more features ( and Samsung added more with Nature UX, like smart stay, pop up play, multiwindow is included in the next update etc ) , it's customizable and open source.
So no the Lumia doesn't kick ass in every single category.

25. Mobile-X-Pert posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:24 4 3

Yeah, but the Lumia 920 is faster than the GS3. Check out this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wljCcyaC3JU

91. macsbac posted on 04 Dec 2012, 18:47 1 0

U can see in that video that the S3 is loading flash. Also if u visit html5test.com or css3test.com you will also see that chrome for android out scores ie10 for web compliance. Another-wards you can view more sites.

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28. gazmatic posted on 03 Dec 2012, 08:29 4 1

a lot more fart apps... i only have 42 apps installed on my gs3... 26% of all apps are downloaded once and never used again... the average smartphone user has only 22 apps installed... how many do you have installed?

plus adreno beats mali... PA proved this back in october 23

39. darac posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:13 4 6

And a lot more BEAUTIFUL apps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZD0wkfFn1A&feature=youtube_gdata_player

WP? You don't even get a static wallpaper!

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42. darac posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:26 4 4

"Upgrading my phone experience"

How?
Restricting to single keyboard that can't do sype or t9?
To a single browser that can't do such basic thing as text wrapping?
Turning your back to a wealth of apps?
By being unable to even put a wallpaper your screen?
By not having a notification tray, or ability to make folders?

With Android, you can do everything!

63. chaoticrazor posted on 03 Dec 2012, 12:10 3 5

can you use loseless zoom and have a 41mp sensor strapped on the phone.......noo then android cant do everything fanboy

you act like android is the os to end all os's please get a damn grip idiot

65. darac posted on 03 Dec 2012, 12:56 2 2

Oh really?
It's not a software thing.. only a hardware issue that no one bothered with. Android could do it.
Heard about the thing called Galaxy camera?
Or android tv-s?
Android game console?
Or.. android-controlled satellites?
Haha

Now you get a grip

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88. chaoticrazor posted on 04 Dec 2012, 09:14 1 2

ok fanboy

first the galaxy camera, not the first camera to use android and doesnt automatically mean android can support a 41mp sensor so try again

the android console wont be affecting the xbox or ps3 anytime soon lol please leave that out its not gonna make a storm

but seriously im done with your fanboy crap, you only want android everything has to be android only with you. your closed minded and just sad. so you go stick to android i'll go use what ever i like.

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68. ReddD posted on 03 Dec 2012, 15:42 0 0

He'll be back shortly

78. tashreef posted on 04 Dec 2012, 00:22 0 1

please don't buy it you fandroid.......

..ohh god if you don't buy it..nokia will be in great loss..i am scared...

81. eddo85 posted on 04 Dec 2012, 02:50 1 0

to be honest i am very impressed what nokia did with the 920 but i simply don't like wp 8. that's why i am a fandroid or an ifanatic?

79. shadez10 posted on 04 Dec 2012, 01:44 0 0

ist like a Red Ferrari vs a While Lamborghini.

85. Mobile-X-Pert posted on 04 Dec 2012, 08:30 0 0

I prefer Lamborghini Aventador.

44. bon24x7 posted on 03 Dec 2012, 09:30 5 4

you forgot to mention "lag"... :p

54. darac posted on 03 Dec 2012, 10:39 4 5

Lag?
You mean that thing your brain is filled with?

I have a quad core S3 with JB and I see NO LAG.
It is wickedly fast and fluid.. and can multi task in a way your Nokia can only dream about.
And that's a FACT

56. chaoticrazor posted on 03 Dec 2012, 10:50 3 4

ohhh attacking people personally now just because of a phone....you need more in your life lol

mate lets end this and sum you up

your an android fanboy and a disrespectful one at that, you need to either start been open minded or just not bother as no one can have a real discussion with people like you bashing everything non android

lastly my symbian phone can multitask omg im so better then everyone else.........ohh wait no see what i choose to buy doesnt give me the right to talk down to others and attack them for there choices.

done been nice and trying to be resonable to your kind so go have your tantrum somewhere else android fanboy

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