Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
30.7Performance38
26.5Display23.1
33.3Battery38.7
76.6Portability73.2
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 wins this laptop face-off, 40.8 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and battery (+5). 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)
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 73
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 296 nits
- 33% higher charging: 60 W vs 45 W
- 16% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.55 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 33
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
- 17% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 18.5 mm
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+35% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR4X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 54 Wh+8% |
| Charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+16% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 15.4 mm+17% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 1MP (720p) |
| 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 reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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