MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 outperforms the 2018 15-inch in CPU and GPU efficiency: M2’s 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU deliver 40% faster single-core and 2x GPU performance over the i7-8850H and Radeon Pro 560X, while running fanless under light loads. Choose the M2 model if you edit 4K video with Final Cut Pro (24GB RAM handles 10-layer timelines) or code with Docker/VMs (8 efficient cores reduce thermal throttling). The 2018 15-inch suits users needing 32GB RAM for legacy Adobe Suite workflows or heavy multitasking with 16GB+ apps, and its 83Wh battery lasts 9.5 hours on web browsing. In UAE at AED 4099 vs AED 3399, the 2018 model is better because it offers 16GB more RAM for ₹17,000 less; in India at ₹104900 vs ₹87900, the 2018 wins on value because 32GB RAM justifies the 17% price gap for memory-intensive tasks.