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) 2TB / 64GB

AED 11,299

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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 it runs fanless under sustained loads thanks to 27W PL1 efficiency. Professionals editing 8K video or running Xcode with 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD should choose the MacBook Pro for seamless multitasking and 22+ hours of battery life. Users needing 64GB RAM for virtual machines, 2TB storage for large media libraries, or Windows-exclusive software like AutoCAD should pick the Galaxy Book4 Pro with its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and dual-channel LPDDR5x-7467. In UAE at AED 9799 vs AED 11299, the MacBook Pro is better because it delivers 30% longer battery life; in India at ₹244900 vs ₹279990, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it offers superior GPU performance and thermal stability at a lower price.

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

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

2.137 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 11,299	MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro) saves AED 1,500
India	₹ 2,44,900	₹ 2,79,990	MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Pro) saves ₹ 35,090

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