Quick overview:
Nokia Lumia 920 or Samsung Galaxy S3? The comparison between Windows phones and Android smartphones is worthwhile again - thanks to Windows Phone 8 and, above all, Nokia. With the Nokia Lumia 920, the Finns have developed a flagship that can compete with any cell phone. Its killer feature: probably the best cell phone camera in the world at the moment. And, of course, the innovative tile user interface. The catch: the price. How does the Lumia 920 compare directly with the Galaxy S3?
Price, operating system, camera - the deciding factors in the Lumia 920-Galaxy S3 duel
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is considered a direct iPhone 5 rival. It costs around 200 euros less than the Apple phone - and than the Windows phone Lumia 920 - but in some respects the Nokia 920 is the better smartphone compared to the Galaxy S3, which is five months older.
The Lumia 920 has the better screen, a fully-fledged navigation solution on board - but above all: the better camera. No competing device currently takes photos as good as the Lumia 920.
In addition, the Nokia Lumia 920 makes a more stable impression, which is no wonder given the much heavier and chunkier casing.
So far, clear wins on points for the Lumia 920 - but the Galaxy S3 should not be underestimated.
The operating system is clearly a question of taste: Windows 8 Phone scores with a uniquely fresh, simple interface. The downside: anyone who has become accustomed to Android's hodgepodge of apps on the display may find the Metro interface with its live tiles restrictive.
Android on the Samsung Galaxy S3 offers significantly more freedom with its apps, widgets and other customization options. The wider range of apps and excellent multi-tasking also speak in favor of the Google OS.
And of course: the price is also a deciding factor. Internet retailers list the Galaxy S3 for 470 euros, while the Lumia 920 costs a good 700 euros.
The purchase decision depends above all on the question: Are the super digital camera and the complete navigation solution worth the price jump?
Comparison of facts: Nokia Lumia 920 / Samsung Galaxy S3
Lumia 920 or Galaxy S3 - here are the advantages and hard facts in the Smartphone comparison:
Nokia Lumia 920 | Samsung Galaxy S3 |
Equipment | |
| + larger internal memory (32 vs 16 GB) | + Memory card slot |
| + faster Internet (LTE) | + Flash support |
| + Full (offline) navigation | + more up-to-date Bluetooth (4.0 vs 3.1) |
| + Sharper display (332 ppi vs 306 ppi) | + larger screen (4.8 vs 4.5") |
| + Currently probably the best Cell phone camera for professionals - with two-way shutter release and image stabilizer | FM radio |
| + Wireless battery charging (optional) | + replaceable battery |
Windows Phone 8 | Android |
| + more recent updates | + Larger selection of apps (around 750,000 vs. 150,00) |
| + simple operation | + More customizable |
Housing | |
| + More valuable and heavier (185g) | + lighter and more compact (133g) |
Other | |
| + Low body radiation (0.91 vs 1.49 W/kg) | + Lower head radiation (0.21 vs 0.7 W/kg) |
(Photos: Article image top left: Nokia, http://press.nokia.com / Article picture top right: Samsung Electronics GmbH)
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