2016
UAE Price
AED 749
India Price
₹18,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2016
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 512GB / 16GB 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 749 in the UAE and ₹18,900 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 strong sustained performance for 4K video rendering and light 3D work. The 16GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM ensures smooth multitasking across heavy applications. Battery life lasts up to 10 hours under moderate use, a rarity in high-performance laptops of its era. It’s best for professionals running legacy macOS software, audio production, or coding environments requiring macOS-specific tools. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged GPU loads—the fan becomes loud and performance drops after 20 minutes of sustained rendering. Storage is fast but fixed at 512GB with no upgrade path. In UAE at AED 749, it’s good value because you’re paying for a rare, still-functional 15-inch Pro with full Thunderbolt 3 and macOS compatibility. In India at ₹18900, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen or M1 alternatives offer better performance, efficiency, and warranty for similar cost.
Consider instead
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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 | 512 |
| 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.
Common questions about the Notebook 9 (2016) 15".
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to its age, limited software support, and lack of modern features. While it may still handle basic tasks, its value is low compared to newer budget laptops with better efficiency and warranty.
The price in UAE is AED 749. It is available through certified pre-owned retailers and second-hand marketplaces, but not through official Apple channels.
The price in India is ₹18900. It can be found through authorized resellers and online second-hand platforms, but not as a new device from Apple.
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 life lasts up to 10 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Actual runtime varies based on screen brightness and workload intensity.
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