2018
UAE Price
AED 2,299
India Price
₹54,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 24GB is Apple's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) display, the Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 2,299 in the UAE and ₹54,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2018 excels with its Intel Core i9-8950HK and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2 VRAM, delivering sustained multi-threaded CPU and GPU performance for 4K video rendering and 3D modeling. The 32GB soldered DDR4 RAM ensures smooth multitasking across heavy workloads, while the 83Wh battery delivers up to 10 hours under moderate use. It’s built for professionals running Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, or MATLAB who need macOS compatibility and Thunderbolt 3’s 40Gbps bandwidth for external arrays. Its weakness is thermal throttling: under sustained load, the i9 drops to 3.5GHz after 15 minutes, crippling long renders. The 1TB SSD is fast but non-upgradable. In UAE at AED 2299, it’s good value because it’s a rare i9+Vega 20 MacBook still supported with macOS updates. In India at ₹54900, it’s overpriced—new M1 Pro models offer superior efficiency and performance for less, making this a risky buy unless you need legacy GPU drivers or specific macOS 10.14 software.
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| Battery | 83 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD Kamera |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in) |
| Weight | 1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds) |
| Display | 15.60 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 218 PPI, APPA040, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro |
| Memory | 32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake HM370 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Butterfly, Keyboard Light: yes, 87 Watt USB-C power adapter, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 8349 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MacBook Pro 15 (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, its value is low compared to newer models offering better efficiency and longevity.
The price in UAE is AED 2299. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not as a new unit from Apple.
The price in India is ₹54900. It can be found through certified second-hand sellers and authorized refurbishers, but is no longer sold new by Apple.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with standard performance for video calls. It performs adequately in good lighting but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to newer models.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Battery life decreases significantly under heavy workloads or with external displays connected.
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