Framework Laptop 12 vs HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
30.7Performance44
26.5Display74.3
—Battery38.7
83.2Portability97.4
0 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook Pro S
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook Pro S wins this laptop face-off, 60 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+48) and portability (+14). Framework Laptop 12 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
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 portability score: 97 vs 83
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 400 nits
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 14.2 ″+16% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 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 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | HiSilicon Kirin XE90 (9-core) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | SSD |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 66 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 0.8 kg+39% |
| Thickness | — | 11.9 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis (lid/keyboard deck); magnesium-lithium alloy bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C (5Gbps; one with DisplayPort, 4K@60Hz) |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7+ |
| Webcam | — | 1080p Full HD (front and rear) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint (power button) |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | HUAWEI MateBook Pro S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | HarmonyOS 6.1 |
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