2018
UAE Price
AED 1,799
India Price
₹39,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 (MacBook Pro 13 2018 Series) 512GB / 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 1,799 in the UAE and ₹39,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The 2018 MacBook Pro 13 with Intel Core i5-8259U and Intel Iris Plus 655 delivers strong multi-core performance for light creative work, thanks to its 4c/8t CPU and 16GB LPDDR3 RAM—enough for multitasking with 10+ browser tabs and Lightroom. Battery lasts 8–9 hours under moderate use, aided by the efficient Coffee Lake-U chip. The four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity, and the Touch Bar adds niche workflow shortcuts. Weakness: thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained CPU load, capping performance. Storage is 512GB SSD, fast but not PCIe 4.0. In UAE at AED 1799, it’s good value because it’s a rare, discounted Apple laptop with full macOS support and reliable build. In India at ₹39900, it’s overpriced—new Ryzen 5 laptops with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD offer better thermals and longer battery life for under ₹45000. Buy only if you need macOS legacy app compatibility.
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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 handles basic tasks, newer models offer better efficiency, longer support, and improved performance for the same price range.
The price in UAE is AED 1799. It is available through authorized resellers and second-hand marketplaces, but new stock is no longer officially sold by Apple.
The price in India is ₹39900. It can be found through certified pre-owned retailers and online marketplaces, but Apple no longer sells this model new in the country.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with decent performance in good lighting. It is adequate for video calls but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to newer models.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback under typical usage. Actual life varies with settings and workload, and capacity degrades over time with age.
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