2018
UAE Price
AED 2,999
India Price
₹64,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 (MacBook Pro 13 2018 Series) 1TB / 24GB is Apple's 2018 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 i5-8259U 4c/8t 4 x 2.3 - 3.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-U chipset. At AED 2,999 in the UAE and ₹64,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 13 2018 with Intel Core i5-8259U and Intel Iris Plus 655 delivers strong sustained CPU performance for light creative work, thanks to its 4c/8t architecture and 3.8 GHz boost, while the 8GB LPDDR3 RAM handles multitasking adequately for office and coding tasks. The 58Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours under moderate use. Four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity, and the Touch Bar adds niche workflow shortcuts. However, soldered RAM prevents upgrades, and thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained load, capping performance. Storage speed is adequate but not SSD-fast by today’s standards. In UAE at AED 2999, it’s good value because you get a durable, macOS-optimized machine with full port access at half the cost of new models. In India at ₹64900, it’s overpriced—new Ryzen or M1 alternatives offer better performance, RAM, and efficiency for similar or lower cost.
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| Battery | 58 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (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 | 1.37 kg ( = 48.33 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 269 g ( = 9.49 oz / 0.59 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 227 PPI, APPA03E, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Core: 1050 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, soldered |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 61W USB-C PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1999 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8259U 4c/8t 4 x 2.3 - 3.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-U |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MacBook Air 13 (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its age and limited future software support. While it still functions well for basic tasks, newer models offer better performance, efficiency, and longer-term updates.
The price in the UAE is AED 2999. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new model from Apple.
The price in India is ₹64900. It can be found through certified second-hand sellers and authorized refurbishers, but is no longer sold as new by Apple.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with adequate performance for video calls in good lighting. It lacks advanced features like low-light optimization found in newer models.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback under typical usage. Actual life varies based on screen brightness and workload.
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