Trade from Lumia 920 to Galaxy S3...should I do it?

[007bond]

I love my Lumia 920, but the app selection is terrible. Plus, I really miss the Gmail app. I know the app selection will probably get better on Windows Phone, and I've only had the Lumia for under a month. I just want to be sure I'm making the right decision.

Also, I was wondering if it would be a fair trade to go to a GS3? I know the GS3 is older, but value-wise, they are about the same on eBay. Any thoughts?

 

[3bs]

I love my Lumia 920, but the app selection is terrible. Plus, I really miss the Gmail app. I know the app selection will probably get better on Windows Phone, and I've only had the Lumia for under a month. I just want to be sure I'm making the right decision.

Also, I was wondering if it would be a fair trade to go to a GS3? I know the GS3 is older, but value-wise, they are about the same on eBay. Any thoughts?

The GS3 is one of the best phones I've ever owned. I actually sold mine a couple days ago to get the HTC 8X but not due to any flaw in the GS3. I just had a Nexus 4 and GS3 and felt like 2 Android phones was pointless and the Nexus 4 is newer and will stay newer longer.

Is it a fair trade? I would say yes in terms of how awesome the phone is but I don't really know how much either phone sells for online.

I should add that my GS3 was rooted and running a custom ROM which I think had an effect on how well it performed. In my experience most of the custom ROMs I used ran a lot smoother that stock (they definitely had flaws though). This is based on international GS3's I've used

 

[lordofthereef]

OP,
What color is your 920? Depending if its one of the harder to get color, I would suggest selling the Lumia and buying an SGS3. If this question is not monetarily motivated, then I would say it is completely a personal preference thing. I would personally go for a Nexus 4, but that is just my opinion.

 

[007bond]

OP,
What color is your 920? Depending if its one of the harder to get color, I would suggest selling the Lumia and buying an SGS3. If this question is not monetarily motivated, then I would say it is completely a personal preference thing. I would personally go for a Nexus 4, but that is just my opinion.

I have a Cyan Lumia. Will I get a bit more for it?

I don't want a Nexus 4 because of the lack of LTE. It really is a deal-breaker for me.

 

[3bs]

I have a Cyan Lumia. Will I get a bit more for it?

I don't want a Nexus 4 because of the lack of LTE. It really is a deal-breaker for me.

Going from my Nexus 4 to the GS3 I feel it's a lot thinner and more comfortable to hold. You're gonna notice it even more since the 920 is a lot heavier and thicker than both. I don't know if you like that or if you're someone who likes a bit of "heft" in their phones.

 

[Technarchy]

That's a little bit of a downgrade so be sure you'll be gaining something valuable. Going from a 920 screen to a GS3 will not be pleasant.

 

[Akash.B]

I went from a GS3 to the Lumia and love it that way. No other phone compares in the texting or camera department. And the screen is oh so lovely!

 

[lordofthereef]

I have a Cyan Lumia. Will I get a bit more for it?

I don't want a Nexus 4 because of the lack of LTE. It really is a deal-breaker for me.

The cyan will go for a bit more. I just sold mine for $520 locally.

 

[007bond]

The cyan will go for a bit more. I just sold mine for $520 locally.

With that I could even pick up an iPhone 5. Hmmm....I'll go ahead and post it for $500 and see what offers I get.

----------

Going from my Nexus 4 to the GS3 I feel it's a lot thinner and more comfortable to hold. You're gonna notice it even more since the 920 is a lot heavier and thicker than both. I don't know if you like that or if you're someone who likes a bit of "heft" in their phones.

I don't mind it either way, but the heft of the Lumia 920 is a bit too much.

----------

That's a little bit of a downgrade so be sure you'll be gaining something valuable. Going from a 920 screen to a GS3 will not be pleasant.

I don't mind the GS3's screen. My dad has one, and I personally love the larger size. But the Lumia is definitely superior in that department.

 

[lordofthereef]

With that I could even pick up an iPhone 5. Hmmm....I'll go ahead and post it for $500 and see what offers I get.

Shoot, if you are seeing iPhone 5's locally for $520, then the Lumia is probably going for less too. I sold mine in the Boston Metro area, but iPhone 5 is also going for $600-625 (16GB) right now. Big city with a three story Apple store. Go figure.