UAE Price
AED 3,999
India Price
₹98,990
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Laptop · Huawei Test · 2023
The Huawei MateBook 16s i9 (MateBook 16s Series) 1TB / 32GB is Huawei Test's 2023 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 17.8 x 351 x 254.9 ( = 0.7 x 13.82 x 10.04 in) display, the Intel Core i9-13900H 14c/20t, 6 x 5.4 GHz Intel Golden Cove P-Core, 8 x 4.1 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 60 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-H chipset. At AED 3,999 in the UAE and ₹98,990 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The Huawei MateBook 16s i9 excels with its Intel Core i9-13900H’s 20 threads and 115W burst power, delivering exceptional multi-core performance for rendering and compiling, paired with 32GB DDR5 RAM that handles heavy multitasking without lag. The 84Wh battery sustains 9–10 hours under moderate workloads, outlasting most 16-inch rivals. Its single Thunderbolt 4 port enables dual 4K display output and 100W PD charging. Weakness? Thermal throttling kicks in after 20 minutes of sustained CPU load, capping performance despite the high TDP. The Iris Xe GPU lacks dedicated VRAM, limiting serious GPU workloads. In UAE at AED 3999, it’s good value because the i9-13900H and 32GB RAM are rare at this price. In India at ₹98990, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Lenovo Legion 5 Pro offer RTX 4060 and better cooling for less. Choose only if you prioritize CPU grunt over GPU or thermals.
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| Battery | 84 Wh, 7330 mAh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: HD 720p, pop-up |
| Connections | 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset port, 1 Fingerprint Reader |
| Networking | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 17.8 x 351 x 254.9 ( = 0.7 x 13.82 x 10.04 in) |
| Weight | 1.99 kg ( = 70.2 oz / 4.39 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds) |
| Display | 16.00 inch 3:2, 2560 x 1680 pixel 191 PPI, BOE0BB0 TV160DKT-NH1, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 96EUs |
| Memory | 16 GB , DDR5 |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Alder Lake-P PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Raptor Lake-P/U/H PCH - cAVS |
| Additional features | Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Huawei homepage |
| Price | 1650 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-13900H 14c/20t, 6 x 5.4 GHz Intel Golden Cove P-Core, 8 x 4.1 GHz Intel Gracemont E-Core, 115 W PL2 / Short Burst, 60 W PL1 / Sustained, Raptor Lake-H |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MateBook 16s (2023).
It may still be worth buying in 2026 if you need high-end performance for professional work and can find it at a discounted price, but software updates and app compatibility could become limited due to Huawei's ecosystem restrictions.
The Huawei MateBook 16s i9 (MateBook 16s Series) 1TB / 32GB is priced at AED 3999 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Huawei retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Huawei MateBook 16s i9 (MateBook 16s Series) 1TB / 32GB is priced at ₹98990 in India. It is available through select online retailers and Huawei brand stores.
The camera delivers clear 720p video with decent low-light performance, suitable for video calls and virtual meetings. It lacks advanced features like AI enhancements or 4K recording.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical mixed usage including web browsing and office applications. Heavy workloads like video editing reduce this significantly.
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