2022
UAE Price
AED 2,299
India Price
₹59,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2022
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 16GB is Samsung's 2022 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 i7-8850H 6c/12t 6 x 2.6 - 4.3 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 2,299 in the UAE and ₹59,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2018 excels with its Intel Core i7-8850H six-core CPU and AMD Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB GDDR5, delivering strong sustained performance for light video rendering and 3D modeling. The 16GB soldered DDR4-2400 RAM handles multitasking well, and the 83Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours under moderate workloads. Its four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity for external displays and storage. However, thermals throttle under prolonged loads, capping GPU performance after 15–20 minutes of heavy use. The 1TB SSD is slow by today’s standards, with read speeds under 2GB/s. In UAE at AED 2299, it’s good value because you get a durable, macOS-ready workstation with full port access at half the cost of new models. In India at ₹59900, it’s overpriced—new Ryzen 7 or M1 MacBooks offer better efficiency, speed, and warranty for similar money.
Consider instead
MacBook Pro 13 (2018)
Apple · AED 2,799 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 83 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 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 | 15.40 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 221 PPI, APPA040, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro 560X |
| Memory | 16 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 PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 3299 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8850H 6c/12t 6 x 2.6 - 4.3 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 256GB / 16GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 256GB / 16GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 16GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.6 GHz, 560X) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 512GB / 16GB
Common questions about the Galaxy Book2 15.6".
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its age and lack of future software support. While still functional for basic tasks, newer alternatives offer better performance, efficiency, and longer-term reliability.
The price in UAE is AED 2299. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers across major cities.
The price in India is ₹59900. It can be found through certified second-hand sellers and authorized refurbishers in major metropolitan areas.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with decent performance in good lighting. It is adequate for video calls 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 screen brightness and workload intensity.
Ready to buy the Galaxy Book2 15.6"?
From AED 2,299 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
