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) and Arc 8-Core iGPU versus the ThinkPad’s Ultra 5 225U (12c/14t) and 4-Core iGPU, delivering higher sustained power at 64W PL2 versus 45W. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon is best for professionals needing portability and durability: at 1.165 kg with 10+ hours of real-world battery life and a 2.57-pound weight, it’s ideal for frequent travelers and coders needing 14 cores for multitasking. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 suits creatives requiring GPU acceleration: its Arc 8-Core iGPU and 76Wh battery support 4K video editing and AI tasks with dual-channel RAM and microSD card reader. In UAE at AED 10299 vs AED 11299, the ThinkPad is better because it’s 1kg lighter and includes Windows Pro; in India at ₹259990 vs ₹279990, the ThinkPad wins on value because it offers Pro OS and 15% lower price despite weaker GPU.