MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2023 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 12,999

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 (Galaxy Book4 Series) 2TB / 64GB

AED 11,299

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MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Max wins on GPU class with its 40-core M3 Max GPU versus the Galaxy Book4 Pro’s 8-core Intel Arc iGPU, and on sustained performance with 56W PL1 vs 28W PL1, avoiding thermal throttling under load. Professionals editing 8K video or running complex simulations benefit from its 128GB RAM and 40-core GPU, while developers gain from macOS optimization and 16-core CPU with 16 P-cores. Users needing 2TB storage and lighter portability for daily office tasks or travel prefer the Galaxy Book4 Pro’s 1.539kg weight and 76Wh battery, paired with Windows 11 and 16GB LPDDR5x for multitasking. In UAE at AED 12999 vs AED 11299, the Galaxy Book4 Pro is better because it offers 4x more storage for just AED 1700 less; in India at ₹324900 vs ₹279990, the Galaxy Book4 Pro wins on value because 2TB storage and 64GB RAM justify the ₹45K price gap.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)

Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

Processor

Apple M3 Max 16-Core 16c/16t, 12 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 56 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 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, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M3 Max 40-Core GPU, 60 W TDP

Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, 31.0.101.5333

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 16.9 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.67 x 14 x 9.77 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 12.5 x 355.4 x 250.4 ( = 0.49 x 13.99 x 9.86 in)

RAM

128 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5x-7467, Dual-Channel, onboard

Storage

512

2048

Battery

99.6 Wh Lithium-Ion

76 Wh, 4900 mAh Lithium-Ion

Ports

3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: SDXC, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: microSD, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

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

2.147 kg ( = 75.73 oz / 4.73 pounds), Power Supply: 347 g ( = 12.24 oz / 0.77 pounds)

1.539 kg ( = 54.29 oz / 3.39 pounds), Power Supply: 163 g ( = 5.75 oz / 0.36 pounds)

Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)	Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"	Difference
UAE	AED 12,999	AED 11,299	Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16" saves AED 1,700
India	₹ 3,24,900	₹ 2,79,990	Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16" saves ₹ 44,910

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