MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro) vs Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15.6"

Apple MacBook Pro 14 2026 M5 Max 512GB/24GB crushes the 2018 model with M5 Max’s 40-core GPU and 18-core CPU versus AMD Radeon Pro 560X and Intel i7-8850H, delivering 8x faster GPU performance and 4x more CPU cores. Professionals editing 8K video or running AI workloads should choose the 2026 model—its 128GB RAM and 52W sustained power enable seamless After Effects rendering without throttling. The 2018 model suits users needing 2TB storage for photo libraries or legacy software on macOS 10.13, with its 83Wh battery lasting 8.5 hours in light use, but its 16GB RAM and soldered memory limit multitasking. In UAE at AED 5499 vs AED 4199, the 2026 model is better because its M5 Max runs 4K video exports 7x faster; in India at ₹139900 vs ₹106900, the 2018 model wins on value because 2TB storage offsets its outdated CPU for non-creative tasks.