2018
UAE Price
AED 1,199
India Price
₹29,900
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Laptop · Samsung · 2018
The Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Samsung's 2018 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 i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H chipset. At AED 1,199 in the UAE and ₹29,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The MacBook Pro 15 2018 with the i9-8950HK, Vega 20 with 4GB HBM2 VRAM, and 32GB soldered RAM delivers unmatched sustained multi-core performance for rendering, compiling, and heavy multitasking. Its 83Wh battery lasts up to 10 hours under moderate load, exceptional for a 15-inch workstation. This machine thrives for professionals running Final Cut Pro, 3D simulations, or Docker containers with 10+ virtual machines. However, thermal throttling kicks in after 20 minutes of sustained GPU load, capping Vega 20’s peak performance. The single 3.5mm jack and no SD card slot force adapters. In UAE at AED 1199, it’s worth it—this is the last Pro with replaceable RAM and full Thunderbolt 3 ports, now a collector’s-grade tool. In India at ₹29900, it’s overpriced; newer Ryzen 7 or M1 MacBooks offer better efficiency and longevity for the same cost.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 83 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD Kamera |
| Connections | 4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, 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 | 15.60 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 218 PPI, APPA040, IPS, TrueTone, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro |
| Memory | 32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB |
| Storage | 512 |
| Mainboard | Intel Cannon Lake HM370 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Butterfly, Keyboard Light: yes, 87 Watt USB-C power adapter, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 8349 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz (MacBook 12 (Early 2016) Series) 1TB / 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 Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 512GB / 16GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 1TB / 32GB
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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017 (MacBook Pro 13 2017 Series) 1TB / 24GB
Common questions about the Notebook 9 Pro (2018).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited future software support. While it may still handle basic tasks, newer alternatives offer better performance, efficiency, and longevity for the same price range.
The price in UAE is AED 1199. It is available through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned retailers, but not through Apple's official UAE store.
The price in India is ₹29900. It is sold through certified second-hand sellers and electronics marketplaces, but not available as new from 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 laptop cameras.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Battery life decreases significantly under heavy workloads or with external displays connected.
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