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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX008PGE 1TB / 32GB

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 21NX008PGE 1TB / 32GB

AED 8,499

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 (Galaxy Book4 Series) 2TB / 64GB

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 (Galaxy Book4 Series) 2TB / 64GB

AED 11,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

Our Verdict

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 vs Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 wins on CPU and GPU performance with its Core Ultra 7 155H (16c/22t, 64W PL2) and Arc 8-Core iGPU versus the ThinkPad’s Ultra 5 225U (12c/14t, 45W PL2, 4-core iGPU), delivering significantly higher sustained multi-core output and graphics throughput. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is best for professionals needing ultra-portability and all-day battery life—1.165 kg, 57 Wh, and 12+ hours of real-world use—paired with Windows 11 Pro for enterprise security and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for docking. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 suits creatives and heavy multitaskers requiring 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, and 76 Wh battery for extended video rendering or 4K editing without throttling, plus microSD card reader for media workflows. In UAE at AED 8499 vs AED 11299, the ThinkPad is better because it offers 70% of the performance at 25% lower cost; in India at ₹214990 vs ₹279990, the ThinkPad wins on value because it delivers 90% of productivity needs at 23% less price.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12
Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 225U 12c/14t, 2 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Skymont E-Core, 2 x 2.4 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 45 W PL2 / Short Burst, 35 W PL1 / Sustained, Arrow Lake-U
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16c/22t, 6 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H
Graphics
Intel Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Meteor / Arrow Lake)
Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, 31.0.101.5333
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 17.5 x 312.8 x 214.75 ( = 0.69 x 12.31 x 8.45 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 12.5 x 355.4 x 250.4 ( = 0.49 x 13.99 x 9.86 in)
RAM
16 GB , LPDDR5X-8400
16 GB , LPDDR5x-7467, Dual-Channel, onboard
Storage
1024
2048
Battery
57 Wh Lithium-Polymer
76 Wh, 4900 mAh Lithium-Ion
Ports
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Audio, 1 Fingerprint Reader
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: microSD, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3
Weight
1.165 kg ( = 41.09 oz / 2.57 pounds), Power Supply: 286 g ( = 10.09 oz / 0.63 pounds)
1.539 kg ( = 54.29 oz / 3.39 pounds), Power Supply: 163 g ( = 5.75 oz / 0.36 pounds)
OS
Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

MarketThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"Difference
UAEAED 8,499AED 11,299ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 saves AED 2,800
India₹ 2,14,990₹ 2,79,990ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 saves ₹ 65,000

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