Framework Laptop 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
30.7Performance38
26.5Display23.1
—Battery38.7
83.2Portability73.2
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 122 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Framework Laptop 12 scores 41.5 against 40.8 for Samsung Galaxy Book4. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Framework Laptop 12 edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 73
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 296 nits
- 16% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.55 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $899
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 31
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 28% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 12.2 ″
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 15.6 ″+28% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+35% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR4X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 54 Wh |
| Charging | — | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+16% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | — | 15.4 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Webcam | — | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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