Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
VS
30.7Performance42.4
26.5Display38.4
33.3Battery68
76.6Portability62.4
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra wins this laptop face-off, 50.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+35) and display (+12). 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 portability score: 77 vs 62
- 30% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.86 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 33
- 133% higher charging: 140 W vs 60 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 76 Wh+52% |
| Charging | 60 W | 140 W+133% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+30% | 1.86 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 16.5 mm+11% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 2MP (1080p) |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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