2016
UAE Price
AED 1,049
India Price
₹26,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2016
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 32GB is Samsung's 2016 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 16 x 349 x 241 ( = 0.63 x 13.74 x 9.49 in) display, the Intel Core i7-6920HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.9 - 3.8 GHz (Intel Core i7) chipset. At AED 1,049 in the UAE and ₹26,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2016 excels with its Intel Core i7-6920HQ and AMD Radeon Pro 460 with 4GB VRAM, delivering sustained multi-threaded performance for rendering and light 3D work, paired with 16GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM that handles heavy multitasking without throttling. Its 76Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours under moderate use, rare for a high-performance laptop of its era. It suits developers running virtual machines, motion graphics editors using Final Cut Pro, or engineers needing macOS-specific tools. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged GPU loads—the fan becomes loud and performance drops after 20 minutes of 4K export. Storage speed is capped by early PCIe 3.0 NVMe, not matching modern SSDs. In UAE at AED 1049, it’s good value because you get a rare 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and discrete GPU under a grand. In India at ₹26900, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen or M1 Macs offer better efficiency and longevity for similar cost.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 76 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD Camera |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 16 x 349 x 241 ( = 0.63 x 13.74 x 9.49 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 220 PPI, Apple APPA030, IPS, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro 460 - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 907 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz |
| Memory | 16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo Speakers, Keyboard Light: yes, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 4039 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6920HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.9 - 3.8 GHz (Intel Core i7) |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 512GB / 24GB
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MJVG2D/BTO6 (MacBook Air Series) 1TB / 24GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 512GB / 24GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 24GB
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Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 1.8 GHz (2017) (MacBook Air Series) 256GB / 16GB
Common questions about the Notebook 9 (2016) 15".
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and lack of software support beyond 2025. The price may seem low, but repair costs and performance limitations make newer alternatives more cost-effective long-term.
The price in UAE is AED 1049. It is available through select second-hand and refurbished electronics retailers, but not from official Apple stores.
The price in India is ₹26900. It can be found through authorized refurbished sellers and online marketplaces, but not sold new by Apple India.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with basic low-light performance. It is adequate for video calls but lacks detail and clarity compared to modern standards.
Battery life lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document work. Actual runtime decreases significantly with intensive tasks or older battery health.
Ready to buy the Notebook 9 (2016) 15"?
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