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

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro (MacBook Pro 16 2023 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 9,799

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 (Galaxy Book4 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 9,499

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MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro)

Our Verdict

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

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023 M3 Pro wins on GPU performance with its 18-core M3 Pro GPU versus the Galaxy Book4 Pro’s 8-core Intel Arc iGPU, and runs fanless under sustained loads due to 27W PL1 vs Intel’s 28W PL1 with active cooling. Choose the MacBook for video editors needing 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD with 14-hour real-world battery life and native Final Cut Pro optimization. Pick the Galaxy Book4 Pro for coders and multitaskers needing 32GB RAM and Windows compatibility with faster LPDDR5x-7467 memory and 1.539kg portability. In UAE at AED 9799 vs AED 9499, the Galaxy Book4 Pro is better because it offers 32GB RAM for ₹5000 less; in India at ₹244900 vs ₹239990, the Galaxy Book4 Pro wins on value because it delivers 50% more RAM at a ₹4910 discount despite weaker GPU and smaller battery.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro)

Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"

Processor

Apple M3 Pro 12-Core 12c/12t, 6 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 6 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 27 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 Pro 18-Core GPU, 28 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

18 GB , LPDDR5-6400, dual-channel, onboard

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

Storage

1024

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

2.137 kg ( = 75.38 oz / 4.71 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 Pro)	Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16"	Difference
UAE	AED 9,799	AED 9,499	Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16" saves AED 300
India	₹ 2,44,900	₹ 2,39,990	Galaxy Book4 Ultra 16" saves ₹ 4,910

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