2018
UAE Price
AED 2,899
India Price
₹61,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 24GB is Apple's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) display, the Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 2,899 in the UAE and ₹61,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2018 excels with its Intel Core i9-8950HK and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2 VRAM, delivering sustained multi-core CPU and GPU throughput for 4K video rendering and 3D modeling. Paired with 32GB soldered DDR4 RAM and an 83Wh battery, it handles heavy workloads for 6–7 hours under load—unmatched in its class for macOS professionals. It’s built for developers running virtual machines, motion graphics artists using Final Cut Pro, and engineers simulating complex models. Its weakness is thermal throttling: under prolonged 100% CPU/GPU load, clocks drop by 20–30% as fans scream at max RPM. The 1TB SSD is fast but not PCIe 4.0, and the 1.83kg weight plus 369g power brick make it a travel burden. In UAE at AED 2899, it’s good value because it’s one of the last Intel/AMD Pro laptops with upgradable RAM and full Thunderbolt 3 ports. In India at ₹61900, it’s overpriced—new M1 Pro models offer better efficiency and performance for less.
Consider instead
Galaxy Book2 Business 14"
Samsung · AED 3,199 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 83 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD Kamera |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) |
| Weight | 1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds) |
| Display | 15.60 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 218 PPI, APPA040, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro |
| Memory | 32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake HM370 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Butterfly, Keyboard Light: yes, 87 Watt USB-C power adapter, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 8349 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the MacBook 12 (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its age and lack of future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, its performance and compatibility will lag behind modern laptops, making it a poor value for long-term use.
The price in UAE is AED 2899. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new unit from Apple.
The price in India is ₹61900. It is sold through certified pre-owned channels and third-party sellers, as Apple no longer offers this model new.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with basic low-light performance. It is adequate for video calls but lacks detail and clarity compared to modern laptop cameras.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Actual life varies based on display brightness and workload intensity.
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