2018
UAE Price
AED 1,199
India Price
₹24,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 (MacBook Pro 13 2018 Series) 256GB / 16GB 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 1,199 in the UAE and ₹24,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MacBook Pro 13 2018 with Intel Core i5-8259U and 16GB RAM delivers strong multi-core performance for light coding, photo editing, and multitasking, while the Iris Plus 655 GPU handles 4K video playback smoothly. Its 58Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours under moderate use. The four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity, and the Touch Bar adds context-aware shortcuts for creative apps. However, the 256GB SSD is painfully slow for large file transfers, and thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained CPU load. RAM is soldered—no upgrades possible. In UAE at AED 1199, it’s good value because you get a durable, macOS-optimized machine with full port access at a fraction of new prices. In India at ₹24900, it’s overpriced; newer Ryzen or M1 laptops offer better performance, storage, and battery life for similar cost. Buy only if you need macOS and can live with storage limits.
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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 aging hardware and limited future software support. While it still functions for basic tasks, newer alternatives offer better performance and longer-term value at similar price points.
The price in UAE is AED 1199. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new unit from Apple.
The price in India is ₹24900. It is sold through certified pre-owned sellers and second-hand marketplaces, as Apple no longer offers it as a new device.
The 720p FaceTime camera delivers adequate video quality for calls in well-lit environments. It performs reasonably for video conferencing but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to newer models.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical web browsing and productivity tasks. Actual usage may vary based on screen brightness and app demands.
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