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AED 849
India Price
₹18,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2016
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 512GB / 24GB is Apple's 2016 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15 x 304 x 212 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.35 in) display, the Intel Core i5-6267U 2c/4t 2 x 2.9 - 3.3 GHz, Skylake chipset. At AED 849 in the UAE and ₹18,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Intel Core i5-6267U and Intel Iris Graphics 550 delivers reliable multitasking for light creative work, thanks to its 8GB LPDDR3-2133 RAM and efficient thermal design. Battery life reaches 9–10 hours under moderate use, outlasting most Windows ultrabooks. The four Thunderbolt 3 ports enable high-speed external storage and displays, useful for photographers managing large files. However, the 512GB SSD is slow by today’s standards—sequential reads max at ~1,400 MB/s, lagging behind NVMe drives. The fanless design struggles under sustained loads, throttling the CPU after 10 minutes of heavy rendering. In UAE at AED 849, it’s good value because you get a durable, macOS-compatible machine with full port access for under $230. In India at ₹18,900, it’s overpriced—similar-spec Intel NUCs or used M1 MacBooks offer far better performance and storage speed for the same cost.
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| Battery | 49.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15 x 304 x 212 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.35 in) |
| Weight | 1.358 kg ( = 47.9 oz / 2.99 pounds), Power Supply: 269 g ( = 9.49 oz / 0.59 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 227 PPI, APPA033, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Graphics 550, Core: 1000 MHz, RAM: 1067 MHz, 4542 |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR3-2133 |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Skylake-U Premium PCH |
| Soundcard | Cirrus Logic CS8409 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo speakers, Keyboard: Chiclet (Butterfly v2), Keyboard Light: yes, 61-Watt USB-C power adapter, USB-C cable (2m), 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1999 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6267U 2c/4t 2 x 2.9 - 3.3 GHz, Skylake |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar (2016).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support. While the build quality remains solid, newer alternatives offer better performance, efficiency, and long-term usability.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 512GB / 24GB is available in UAE for AED 849. It is typically sold through certified pre-owned retailers or second-hand marketplaces.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 512GB / 24GB is priced at ₹18900 in India. It is available through authorized resellers and online second-hand platforms.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with decent performance in good lighting. It is suitable for video calls but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to newer models.
The battery life lasts up to 10 hours with typical web browsing and video playback. Actual usage may vary based on screen brightness and workload.
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