- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Sony Xperia V
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Motorola RAZR XT910
- Apple iPhone 5
- Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
- 4G
- 4.8"
- Dual core 1.5 GHz
Released June, 2012
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The HTC One S is also worth a look if 4.8" is too big for you and you prefer AMOLED over LCD.
by TrustedReviews (Sep, 2012)With a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels, it's up there with the best in terms of resolution, but Nokia reckons it's also 25% brighter than its closest rival LCD and 2.5x faster, making for super smooth animation.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S III compared to the Nokia Lumia 920
GHz1.5
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 4G
by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Sunlight legibility is splendid too - the HD Super AMOLED isn't the brightest around, but its reflectivity is so low that even when outside in the brightest day, you'll still be able to make out what's on the screen quite clearly.
1.5 GHz
Windows Phone 8 4G
Rated 100% by by LarsBars (Dec, 2012)The phone has a really great screen, with currently the highest resolution available on any Windows Phone, (and quite high for any phone).
screen size
4.8"
4.5"
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The pretty large, sharp display with great colors makes reading a joy.
Lumia 920 by Leonard-Frances-Lasecki (Nov, 2012)The larger screen makes business emails much easier to type, and the overall larger size/weight is a plus for working in a rugged environment.
screen resolution
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The first chart shows better sharpness over the S II - it's especially noticeable in the small numbers below the color patches.
Lumia 920 by Jack-M (Nov, 2012)* The screen resolution is amazing and it's higher than the retina display.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
processor
Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 2012)From the outside in, it has a large, vibrant HD display; Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich; a sharp 8-megapixel camera; 4G LTE support; a zippy dual-core processor; and tons of internal memory and 2GB RAM.
Lumia 920 by c|net (Sep, 2012)Thanks to Windows Phone 8's new capabilities, the Lumia 920 will feature the same dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor as found in high-end phones in the U.S. like the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X. This was a smart move, especially since LTE is already integrated with the chipset, and I'm expecting blazing-fast responsiveness alongside quick data speeds.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8.7 MP | 9 MP |
Galaxy S III by c|net (Jun, 2012)After all, the outdated assumption that the more megapixels you have the better simply isn't true (and here's why).
Lumia 920 by Scrambles (Jan, 2013)Their speeds and performance will be nearly identical; the only differences will be Camera, Screen size and resolutions, battery mah, weight, colors, etc..
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy S III vs Nokia Lumia 920
cpu speed
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (May, 2012)Samsung seems to have done quite well here as the speed increase goes further than the 16% or so CPU frequency advantage that the Galaxy S III has over its predecessor.
Lumia 920 by Throw-your-mouse-away (Nov, 2012)In all fairness HTC WP8 also very smooth on screen scrolling etc, the processors on both phones are top notch.
talk time
700 min
600 min
Galaxy S III by GSM Arena (Oct, 2012)The 3G talk time ended up the same as with the ICS-running Galaxy S III and is one of the best performers we have seen.
Lumia 920 by Jeff-B--Jeff (Nov, 2012)When you get the phone, fully charge it, then let it fully drain through normal use (I got about 6 hours of charge).
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Nokia Lumia 920
| Supports Adobe Flash | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash | |||
| Much bigger app store | 850,000 apps (Android Market) | vs | 120,000 apps (Windows Phone Marketplace) |
| More than 7x more apps; find an app for virtually any task | |||
| Store much more stuff | 64 GB | vs | 32 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Has expandable storage | microSD, microSDHC | vs | None |
| Use storage cards to increase your phone's capacity for apps and data | |||
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Uses standard video out connectors | Yes (USB) | vs | No (Proprietary) |
| Somewhat common; Standardized connectors are cheap, compatible and easy to find | |||
| Much lighter | 133 g | vs | 185 g |
| Around 30% lighter | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly longer standby time | 47,400 min | vs | 24,000 min |
| Around 2x longer standby time | |||
| Smaller | 137 x 71 x 9 mm | vs | 71 x 130 x 11 mm |
| Around 20% smaller | |||
| Significantly better theoretical download speed | 84 Mb/s (HSPA+) | vs | 42.2 Mb/s |
| Around 2x better theoretical download speed; enjoy lightning fast downloads on modern networks | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 11 mm |
| Around 20% thinner | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.8" | vs | 4.5" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Longer talk time | 700 min | vs | 600 min |
| Around 20% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy S III
| Sharper screen | 331 ppi | vs | 305 ppi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 86.92% | vs | 83.8% |
| Almost the same | |||
| Marginally newer | Nov, 2012 | vs | Jun, 2012 |
| Release date 4 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Samsung Galaxy S III | Nokia Lumia 920 | ||
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 |  Rated by 11 users at amazon.com Rated 20% by by ebusemih (Jul, 2012)  Rated 100% by by John-Buford (Aug, 2012) | Rated by 374 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by myechal (Nov, 2012) Rated 100% by by LarsBars (Dec, 2012) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 2-way tie: OK operating system |
 | 2 | Sony Xperia V Newest on the market |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy S4 Longest battery life during active use |
Popular Questions
September 12, 2012
How does the iPhone 5 compare with its competitors?
If you were to buy a smart phone today which one of the following would you buy? iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Nokia Lumia 920 vs. Droid RAZR HD
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Which phone would you recommend
I am currently using an iPhone 4s, but it is time for an upgrade, and the upcoming Windows Phone 8 like the Nokia Lumia 920 or Samsung Galaxy SIII. I am wondering which you would recommend?
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Lumia 920 in white. Better camera Better screen Better OEM apps Better OS Siri yawned at iPhone 5. Android is aiiiiight, but WinPhone and Nokia are bringing the excitement! View dalydose's recommendation
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Definitely the Nokia Lumia 920. For this comparison alone, I will sidestep all other features and focus primarily on build quality. When I buy a flagship phone, I would like it to feel so too. as... View Midhun-Mukundan's recommendation
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