Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 delivers exceptional portability at 1.09kg with premium carbon fiber construction, making it ideal for mobile professionals. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra counters with a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (2880x1800, 120Hz) and more powerful Core Ultra 9 chipset, but weighs considerably more at 1.86kg. Storage favors Samsung (1TB vs 512GB), while battery life matches at 13 hours despite different capacities. The ThinkPad excels in build quality and keyboard comfort, whereas the Galaxy Book4 Ultra shines with superior display technology and raw performance. At $1,729 versus $2,399.99, the ThinkPad offers remarkable value for productivity work. Choose the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if portability and budget matter most; select the Galaxy Book4 Ultra if you prioritize screen real estate, performance, and creative work requiring premium display accuracy.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 if…
- →Exceptionally light at 1.09 kg with durable carbon fiber chassis
- →Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard with excellent travel
- →MIL-STD-810H tested for durability
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Pros
- Exceptionally light at 1.09 kg with durable carbon fiber chassis
- Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard with excellent travel
- MIL-STD-810H tested for durability
- Strong business security with vPro and discrete TPM
Cons
- Premium price compared to similarly specced ultrabooks
- Base 1920x1200 IPS display is uninspiring vs OLED rivals
- Limited GPU performance for creative workloads
- Webcam quality still trails Surface and MacBook competitors
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.09 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Carbon fiber + magnesium | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.8 x 215.0 x 14.96 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS, anti-glare | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120Hz |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 16 cores | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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