Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
30.7Performance44
26.5Display74.3
33.3Battery38.7
76.6Portability97.4
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Pro S wins this laptop face-off, 60 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and portability (+21). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 33
- Stronger portability score: 97 vs 77
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.2 ″+16% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | Flexible OLED (3:2, touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 1,600 nits+300% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 60 W | 66 W+10% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 0.8 kg+39% |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 11.9 mm+36% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack | 2x USB-C (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7+ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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