Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
VS
30.7Performance56.9
26.5Display54.7
33.3Battery70.7
76.6Portability76.7
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+37) and display (+28). 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)
- 18% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.59 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $2,100
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 33
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 1,000 nits vs 400 nits
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,000 nits+150% |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8533 (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 Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,839Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,587Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 78 Wh+56% |
| Charging | 60 W | 65 W+8% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+18% | 1.59 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm | 11.9 mm+36% |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| 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 Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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