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

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2026 M5 Pro (MacBook Pro 16 2026 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 6,999

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Huawei MateBook X Pro 2024 (MateBook X Pro Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 6,499

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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 dominates with its 20-core GPU and 64GB RAM, far outperforming the MateBook X Pro’s 8-core Intel Arc iGPU and 32GB LPDDR5x-6400. Professionals editing 8K video or running virtual machines should choose the MacBook Pro — its 64GB RAM and 512GB SSD handle heavy workloads without throttling, while its 99.6Wh battery lasts 18+ hours on video playback. Professionals needing portability and Windows compatibility should pick the MateBook X Pro — its 980g weight and 1TB SSD suit mobile developers and designers who rely on Adobe Creative Cloud on Windows 11. In UAE at AED 6999 vs AED 6499, the MateBook wins on value because it offers double the storage for just AED 500 more; in India at ₹174900 vs ₹159990, the MateBook wins on value because it delivers 1TB storage and lighter weight for ₹14910 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

512

1024

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 6,999	AED 6,499	MateBook X Pro (2024) saves AED 500
India	₹ 1,74,900	₹ 1,59,990	MateBook X Pro (2024) saves ₹ 14,910

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