2018
UAE Price
AED 2,799
India Price
₹69,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 (MacBook Pro 13 2018 Series) 1TB / 36GB 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 2,799 in the UAE and ₹69,900 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 multi-core performance for light creative work, thanks to its 4c/8t architecture and 8GB LPDDR3 RAM. Battery life reaches 10–11 hours under moderate use, outlasting most Windows ultrabooks. The four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity, and the Touch Bar adds unique workflow shortcuts for Apple apps. However, the soldered 8GB RAM limits multitasking with modern apps, and thermal throttling occurs after 15–20 minutes of sustained CPU load. Storage speed is adequate but not PCIe-fast. In UAE at AED 2799, it’s good value because you get a durable, well-built machine with macOS and four Thunderbolt ports for under 3000 dirhams. In India at ₹69900, it’s overpriced—similar-spec Windows laptops offer 16GB RAM, faster SSDs, and better cooling for less. Buy only if you need macOS compatibility and can live with aging hardware.
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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 Pro 13 (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to aging hardware and limited future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, newer models offer better performance and longer viability.
The price in UAE is AED 2799. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new model from Apple.
The price in India is ₹69900. It can be found through certified second-hand sellers and authorized refurbishers, but is no longer sold new by Apple.
The 720p FaceTime camera delivers adequate video quality for calls in good lighting. It performs reasonably well for video conferencing 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 based on workload and display brightness.
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