2018
UAE Price
AED 999
India Price
₹24,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 2018 Touchbar i5 (MacBook Pro 13 2018 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Samsung's 2018 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in) display, the Intel Core i5-8259U 4c/8t 4 x 2.3 - 3.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-U chipset. At AED 999 in the UAE and ₹24,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MacBook Pro 13 2018 with i5-8259U and Iris Plus 655 delivers strong multi-core performance for light creative work, thanks to its 4c/8t CPU and 16GB LPDDR3 RAM—enough for coding, multitasking, and photo editing. Battery life reaches 10–11 hours under moderate use, outlasting most Windows rivals. The four Thunderbolt 3 ports offer unmatched peripheral flexibility. But thermal throttling kicks in after 15 minutes of sustained load, capping CPU boost clocks. The 8GB RAM variant is a critical flaw—this machine ships with only 8GB, not 16GB as listed, crippling multitasking. In UAE at AED 999, it’s good value because you get a durable, macOS-ready machine with reliable build quality and port density. In India at ₹24900, it’s overpriced: comparable Intel i5 laptops with 16GB RAM and SSDs cost less, and Apple’s aging hardware lacks future-proofing. Buy only if you need macOS on a tight budget.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 58 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in) |
| Weight | 1.37 kg ( = 48.33 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 269 g ( = 9.49 oz / 0.59 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel 227 PPI, APPA03E, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, Core: 1050 MHz |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, soldered |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 61W USB-C PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1999 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8259U 4c/8t 4 x 2.3 - 3.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-U |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.13 High Sierra |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Notebook 9 (2018) 13".
It’s only worth buying in 2026 if you need a budget-friendly Mac for basic tasks and don’t require the latest software updates or performance. Apple no longer supports it with new macOS versions, so long-term usability is limited.
The price in UAE is AED 999. It is available through certified pre-owned retailers and local electronics resellers, but not as a new device from Apple.
The price in India is ₹24900. It can be found through authorized refurbished sellers and second-hand marketplaces, but is no longer sold new by Apple.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with basic low-light performance. It’s adequate for video calls but lacks detail and clarity compared to newer models.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours of web browsing or video playback under typical use. Actual life varies with screen brightness and workload.
Ready to buy the Notebook 9 (2018) 13"?
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