ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Galaxy Book4 Pro 16"

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 wins on CPU and GPU performance with its Core Ultra 7 155H (16c/22t) and Arc 8-Core iGPU versus the ThinkPad’s Ultra 5 225U (12c/14t) and 4-Core iGPU, though it runs hotter due to its 64W PL2 burst. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is for professionals needing ultra-portability at 1.165 kg and 10+ hours of real-world battery life with its 57 Wh pack, perfect for frequent travelers who prioritize lightweight design and Windows 11 Pro security features. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 suits creatives needing higher multi-core throughput and 76 Wh battery life for extended video rendering or 4K editing, plus its microSD reader and brighter screen aid media workflows. In UAE at AED 8499 vs AED 6199, the Samsung wins because it delivers 33% more CPU cores and 2x the GPU execution units for under AED 2300 less; in India at ₹214990 vs ₹154990, the Samsung wins on value because it offers 4 more P-cores and 4 more E-cores for ₹60k less.