2018
UAE Price
AED 1,499
India Price
₹34,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 (MacBook Pro 13 2018 Series) 512GB / 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 1,499 in the UAE and ₹34,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MacBook Pro 13 2018 with Intel Core i5-8259U and Intel Iris Plus 655 delivers quiet, sustained performance for light coding and multitasking, thanks to its 4c/8t CPU and 24GB RAM—unusual for this model, suggesting a rare upgrade. The 58Wh battery lasts 8–9 hours under moderate use, outlasting most Windows rivals. Four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity, and the Touch Bar aids workflow in Adobe apps. But thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained load, capping CPU boost clocks. RAM is soldered, so 8GB is fixed—limiting future-proofing. In UAE at AED 1499, it’s good value because you get a premium build, macOS, and rare 24GB RAM at under half the original price. In India at ₹34900, it’s overpriced: newer Ryzen 5 laptops offer better CPU/GPU performance, 16GB RAM, and SSD speeds for under ₹40000. Buy only if macOS is mandatory and you need the Touch Bar.
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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 outdated hardware and limited future software support. While the build quality remains solid, newer alternatives offer better performance and longer-term value for the same price.
The price in UAE is AED 1499. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new unit from Apple.
The price in India is ₹34900. It is sold through certified refurbished sellers and third-party retailers, as Apple no longer offers it as a new device.
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 with typical usage like web browsing and document work. Actual life varies with screen brightness and workload, and capacity degrades over time with age.
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