UAE Price
AED 699
India Price
₹17,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2016
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 512GB / 16GB is Samsung'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 699 in the UAE and ₹17,900 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 quiet, sustained performance for light coding and office tasks, thanks to its 16GB RAM and fast LPDDR3-2133 memory. The four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile connectivity, and the 49.2Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours on moderate use. Its 512GB SSD ensures quick app launches and file access. However, thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained CPU load due to passive cooling, limiting prolonged rendering or compilation. The 8GB RAM variant is outdated—this unit has 16GB, but the GPU lacks dedicated VRAM, making video editing or gaming impractical. In UAE at AED 699, it’s good value because it still runs macOS Sonoma smoothly and has no battery degradation. In India at ₹17900, it’s overpriced; newer Ryzen 5 laptops with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD offer better performance and warranty for under ₹20000.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| 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.
Common questions about the Notebook 9 (2016) 13".
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, efficiency, and longevity for the same price range.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 512GB / 16GB is available in UAE for AED 699. This price reflects used or refurbished units, as the model is no longer sold new by Apple.
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 512GB / 16GB is available in India for ₹17900. This price applies to pre-owned or refurbished units, as the model is discontinued and no longer sold new.
The 720p FaceTime HD camera delivers adequate video quality for calls in good lighting but struggles in low-light conditions. It supports 30 fps and is suitable for basic video conferencing but not professional use.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback under typical usage. Actual life varies based on screen brightness, apps running, and ambient temperature.
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