Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
Laptops comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9) and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 are two of the most cross-shopped laptops right now, and the gap between them is narrower in some rows and wider in others than the marketing suggests. The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 is a premium 2-in-1 with a rotating soundbar hinge, a 2.8K OLED touchscreen and Intel Core Ultra 7 at a mid-premium price. The Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a 1.23 kg Windows laptop with a 3K AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and tight integration with Galaxy phones.
Quick verdict
On the VersusAnything Score, Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 finishes ahead, 58 to 53. It is the better buy for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen; for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films, Lenovo Yoga 9i still makes more sense.
VersusAnything Score
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Side-by-side overview
Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9)
The Lenovo Yoga 9i Gen 9 is a premium 2-in-1 with a rotating soundbar hinge, a 2.8K OLED touchscreen and Intel Core Ultra 7 at a mid-premium price.
Best for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a 1.23 kg Windows laptop with a 3K AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and tight integration with Galaxy phones.
Best for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen
Key differences
- Resolution: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2880 x 1800 OLED touch vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch — a preference, not a scored win
- Processor: Lenovo Yoga 9i Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Intel Core Ultra 7 256V — a preference, not a scored win
- Graphics: Lenovo Yoga 9i Intel Arc (integrated) vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Intel Arc 140V (integrated) — a preference, not a scored win
- Ports: Lenovo Yoga 9i 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm — a preference, not a scored win
- Rated battery life: Lenovo Yoga 9i 15 h vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 25 h — Galaxy Book5 Pro is better here
Specification comparison table
| Specification | Lenovo Yoga 9i | Galaxy Book5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 OLED touch | 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 1.37 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Base SSD | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| Rated battery life | 15 h | 25 h |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,399 | $1,449 |
Display: Lenovo Yoga 9i vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: Lenovo Yoga 9i 59 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 59
On screen size the two match exactly (14"). Lenovo Yoga 9i: 2880 x 1800 OLED touch. Galaxy Book5 Pro: 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch. Neither is scored, but resolution and panel type decide how sharp text looks and how good the colours are for creative work.
Refresh rate is identical at 120 Hz.
Portability: Lenovo Yoga 9i vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: Lenovo Yoga 9i 47 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 76
On weight, Galaxy Book5 Pro keeps it to 1.23 kg while Lenovo Yoga 9i lists 1.37 kg. That 0.14 kg edge counts since every hundred grams matters if the laptop lives in a backpack.
Performance: Lenovo Yoga 9i vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: Lenovo Yoga 9i 57 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 38
For processor, Lenovo Yoga 9i uses Intel Core Ultra 7 155H whereas Galaxy Book5 Pro goes with Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. This is a preference rather than a scored win: the processor sets single-core snappiness and multi-core rendering speed. RAM is identical at 16 GB.
Lenovo Yoga 9i offers 1,024 GB of base SSD while Galaxy Book5 Pro stops at 512 GB; the 512 GB gap matters because a larger base SSD saves you from paying for an upgrade or carrying an external drive. Lenovo Yoga 9i: Intel Arc (integrated). Galaxy Book5 Pro: Intel Arc 140V (integrated). Neither is scored, but graphics decide whether the laptop can handle gaming and GPU-accelerated video editing.
Battery: Lenovo Yoga 9i vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: Lenovo Yoga 9i 32 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 94
Galaxy Book5 Pro leads on rated battery life with 25 h versus 15 h, a margin of 10 h. In practice the manufacturer's rating is optimistic, but it is still useful for relative comparison.
Ports: Lenovo Yoga 9i vs Galaxy Book5 Pro
The two differ on ports (2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, 3.5 mm against 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm), and port selection decides how many dongles you carry.
Value: Lenovo Yoga 9i vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: Lenovo Yoga 9i 62 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 44
Both list Windows 11 for operating system, so nothing separates them here.
On launch price (USD), Lenovo Yoga 9i keeps it to $1,399 while Galaxy Book5 Pro lists $1,449. That $50 edge counts since launch price is the cleanest baseline for value.
Pros and cons
Lenovo Yoga 9i
Pros
- Rotating soundbar hinge
- 2.8K OLED touchscreen
- Pen included
- Better base SSD (1,024 GB)
- Better launch price (USD) ($1,399)
Cons
- Weaker weight (1.37 kg)
- Weaker rated battery life (15 h)
Galaxy Book5 Pro
Pros
- 3K AMOLED touchscreen
- Only 1.23 kg
- Galaxy phone integration
- Better base SSD (512 GB)
- Better launch price (USD) ($1,449)
Cons
- Weaker weight (1.23 kg)
- Weaker rated battery life (25 h)
Which one should you buy?
Choose Lenovo Yoga 9i 14 (Gen 9) for…
People who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films. It stands out for rotating soundbar hinge, 2.8k oled touchscreen, pen included.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 for…
Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen. It stands out for 3k amoled touchscreen, only 1.23 kg, galaxy phone integration.
Final verdict
Galaxy Book5 Pro scores 58 to Lenovo Yoga 9i's 53 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen. Lenovo Yoga 9i remains the right call for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lenovo Yoga 9i better than Galaxy Book5 Pro?
On the VersusAnything Score, Galaxy Book5 Pro finishes ahead 58 to 53. That makes Galaxy Book5 Pro the better overall pick for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen, while Lenovo Yoga 9i is still the right choice for people who want a convertible for notes, sketches and films.
What is the biggest difference between Lenovo Yoga 9i and Galaxy Book5 Pro?
The largest gap is resolution: Lenovo Yoga 9i lists 2880 x 1800 OLED touch while Galaxy Book5 Pro lists 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch. Resolution and panel type decide how sharp text looks and how good the colours are for creative work.
Which is cheaper, Lenovo Yoga 9i or Galaxy Book5 Pro?
Lenovo Yoga 9i is cheaper on launch price (USD): $1,399 against $1,449 for Galaxy Book5 Pro. Street prices vary by country and retailer, so check current offers.
Who should choose Galaxy Book5 Pro over Lenovo Yoga 9i?
Galaxy Book5 Pro is the better fit for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen. Its strongest points are 3k amoled touchscreen, only 1.23 kg, galaxy phone integration.
Sources
- Lenovo Yoga 9i: Lenovo Yoga page (manufacturer)
- Galaxy Book5 Pro: Samsung Galaxy Book page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.