Framework Laptop 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
30.7Performance42.4
26.5Display38.4
—Battery68
83.2Portability62.4
1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 125 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra wins this laptop face-off, 50.6 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+12) and performance (+12). 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
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 62
- 30% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.86 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 42 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 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 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 76 Wh |
| Charging | — | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+30% | 1.86 kg |
| Thickness | — | 16.5 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Webcam | — | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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