MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs MateBook X Pro (2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Pro (MacBook Pro 16 2026 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 8,999

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (MateBook X Pro Series) 2TB / 64GB

AED 7,999

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MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro) vs MateBook X Pro (2024)

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Pro wins on GPU class with its 20-core M5 Pro GPU versus Huawei’s 8-core Intel Arc iGPU, and CPU performance with 18 active cores at 4.6 GHz sustained versus Intel’s 16-core Ultra 9 at 4.8 GHz burst only. Professionals editing 8K video or running 3D renders should choose the MacBook Pro: its 64GB RAM and 1TB SSD handle large projects without throttling, while its 99.6Wh battery lasts 18+ hours in real-world use. Professionals needing maximum storage and portability should pick the MateBook X Pro: its 2TB SSD and 980g weight suit frequent travelers, and its Thunderbolt 4 ports support dual 4K displays for coding or data analysis. In UAE at AED 8999 vs AED 7999, the Huawei wins on value because it offers double the storage for AED 1000 less; in India at ₹224900 vs ₹189990, the Huawei wins on value because it delivers 2TB storage and lighter weight for ₹34910 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)

MateBook X Pro (2024)

Processor

Apple M5 Pro 18-Core 18c/18t, 6 x 4.6 GHz Apple M5 S-Core, 12 x 4.4 GHz Apple M5 P-Core, 72 W PL2 / Short Burst, 62 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 16c/22t, 6 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 80 W PL2 / Short Burst, 45 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M5 Pro 20-Core GPU, 38 W TDP

Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, Core: 2350 MHz, 31.0.101.5445

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): 13.5 x 310 x 223 ( = 0.53 x 12.2 x 8.78 in)

RAM

64 GB , LPDDR5x-9600, onboard

32 GB , LPDDR5x-6400, dual-channel, onboard

Storage

1024

2048

Battery

99.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer

70 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt 5, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, TV Card: 12 MP Center Stage, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Apple N1 160MHz Wi-Fi 7 (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 6

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Weight

2.121 kg ( = 74.82 oz / 4.68 pounds), Power Supply: 351 g ( = 12.38 oz / 0.77 pounds)

980 g ( = 34.57 oz / 2.16 pounds), Power Supply: 236 g ( = 8.32 oz / 0.52 pounds)

Apple macOS 26 Tahoe

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 16 (M2 Pro)	MateBook X Pro (2024)	Difference
UAE	AED 8,999	AED 7,999	MateBook X Pro (2024) saves AED 1,000
India	₹ 2,24,900	₹ 1,89,990	MateBook X Pro (2024) saves ₹ 34,910

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