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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 6,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro (Galaxy Book6 Series) 1TB / 32GB

Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro (Galaxy Book6 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 4,699

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max wins on GPU performance with its 32-core GPU versus the Galaxy Book6 Pro’s Intel Xe3 iGPU, and its 64GB RAM outpaces the 32GB LPDDR5x, enabling sustained 8K video rendering without thermal throttling—unlike the 80W TDP Intel chip requiring active cooling. Choose the MacBook Pro if you edit 8K ProRes footage or run Xcode with 20+ virtual machines, where 64GB RAM and 10-core CPU deliver unmatched multithreaded stability. Pick the Galaxy Book6 Pro if you need Wi-Fi 7 (BE211), Windows 11 compatibility, or portability under 1.6kg for daily commuting and light Office/Adobe work. In UAE at AED 6299 vs AED 4699, the Galaxy Book6 Pro is better because it saves AED 1600 with Wi-Fi 7 and lighter weight; in India at ₹154900 vs ₹118900, the Galaxy Book6 Pro wins on value because it offers 56% more RAM and Wi-Fi 7 for ₹36,000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)
Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"
Processor
Apple M1 Max 10c/10t 10 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained
Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 16c/16t, 4 x 4.7 GHz Intel Cougar Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.7 GHz Intel Darkmont E-Core, 4 x 3.3 GHz Intel Darkmont LP E-Core, 80 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained, Panther Lake
Graphics
Apple M1 Max 32-Core GPU, 44 W TDP
Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU, Core: 2500 MHz, 32.0.101.8356
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.9 x 356.9 x 248 ( = 0.47 x 14.05 x 9.76 in)
RAM
64 GB , LPDDR5-6400
32 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, Dual-Channel, onboard
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
99.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer
78 Wh, 5004 mAh Lithium-Ion
Ports
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 320MHz (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4
Weight
2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds), Power Supply: 353 g ( = 12.45 oz / 0.78 pounds)
1.596 kg ( = 56.3 oz / 3.52 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 12 Monterey
Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"Difference
UAEAED 6,299AED 4,699Galaxy Book3 Pro 16" saves AED 1,600
India₹ 1,54,900₹ 1,18,900Galaxy Book3 Pro 16" saves ₹ 36,000

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