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

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

AED 6,299

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

AED 4,699

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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

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)

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

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

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