UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹32,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2019
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2019 2TB3 (MacBook Pro 13 2019 Series) 256GB / 16GB is Apple's 2019 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in) display, the Intel Core i5-8257U 4c/8t 4 x 1.4 - 3.9 GHz, Coffee Lake-U chipset. At AED 1,499 in the UAE and ₹32,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MacBook Pro 13 2019 with Intel Core i5-8257U and 16GB RAM delivers reliable multi-core performance for light coding, multitasking, and office work, while the Iris Plus Graphics 645 handles basic creative tasks. Its 58.2Wh battery sustains 8–9 hours of mixed use, outlasting most Windows rivals. The 256GB SSD is fast for its era, and the compact 1.37kg chassis with full-size ports suits frequent travelers. But thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained CPU load, capping performance in longer renders or compilations. The 8GB RAM variant is a severe bottleneck—this unit has 16GB, which helps, but soldered RAM can’t be upgraded. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s good value because it’s a durable, macOS-optimized machine at under half its original price. In India at ₹32900, it’s overpriced; newer Ryzen 5 or M1 Air models offer better efficiency and performance for similar cost.
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| Battery | 58.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: FaceTime HD |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| 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): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in) |
| Weight | 1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 227 PPI, APPA03D, IPS, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, Dual-Channel, soldered |
| Storage | 256 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake-U PCH-LP Premium |
| Soundcard | Intel Cannon Lake-LP - cAVS |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Butterfly v3, Keyboard Light: yes, 61-W USB-C-PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1749 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8257U 4c/8t 4 x 1.4 - 3.9 GHz, Coffee Lake-U |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.15 Catalina |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MacBook 12 (2019).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, newer budget laptops offer better performance and longer usability.
The price in UAE is AED 1499. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers.
The price in India is ₹32900. It can be found through certified refurbished sellers and second-hand electronics markets.
The 720p FaceTime camera delivers adequate video quality for calls in good lighting. It performs reasonably well for video conferencing but lacks detail in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback. Actual usage varies based on screen brightness and workload.
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