MacBook Neo Arrives in India With 13-Inch Display and A18 Pro Chip

Apple has launched the MacBook Neo in India as its new budget-friendly laptop. The 13-inch model features a Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A18 Pro chip, the same processor that debuted on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Pre-orders begin today, and the device goes on sale via Apple’s website and authorised retailers starting March 11. The MacBook Neo comes in four colourways and includes a Magic Keyboard with a multitouch trackpad and Touch ID on higher storage models. Apple says the laptop offers up to 16 hours of battery life on a single charge. The Neo is positioned as a more affordable option within Apple’s laptop lineup while sharing core architecture with recent iPhone devices.

Price and Availability in India

In India, the base model with 8GB unified memory and 256GB storage is priced at Rs. 69,900, while the 512GB variant is Rs. 79,900. Colour options are Blush, Citrus, Indigo and Silver. Students can obtain the MacBook Neo with a Rs. 10,000 Education discount. In the United States, pricing starts at $599 for the retail model and $499 for the education variant, with approximate conversions noted as Rs. 55,200 and Rs. 46,000 respectively. Pre-orders begin today; the product will be available through the company’s website and authorised retailers from March 11.

Specifications and Features

The MacBook Neo runs on the A18 Pro chip, the same processor used in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup. Apple says the A18 Pro is up to 50 percent faster at regular tasks than a Windows PC with an Intel Core Ultra 5, while offering up to three times faster performance for some AI tasks. The laptop ships with 8GB of unified memory and configurable storage of 256GB or 512GB SSD. Unlike the MacBook Air, RAM cannot be upgraded beyond 8GB in the Neo. The device includes a 13-inch Liquid Retina IPS display with a resolution of 2,408 × 1,506 and a pixel density of 219 ppi, and it runs macOS Tahoe on launch.

• Display: 13-inch Liquid Retina IPS, 2,408 × 1,506, 219 ppi
• Chip: A18 Pro (same as iPhone 16 Pro)
• Memory/Storage: 8GB unified memory; 256GB or 512GB SSD; RAM not configurable beyond 8GB
• Keyboard/Biometrics: Magic Keyboard; Touch ID on 512GB model
• Webcam/Mics: 1080p FaceTime HD webcam; dual mic array with Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes
• Audio: Dual speakers with Dolby Atmos; support for Spatial Audio
• Connectivity/Ports: Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6; USB 3.0 Type‑C with DisplayPort 1.4 for 4K external display; second USB‑C port also supports charging; 3.5mm headphone jack
• Battery and Power: 36.5Wh battery; ships with a 20W USB‑C adapter and 1.5m charging cable; up to 11 hours web browsing or up to 16 hours video streaming
• Size/Weight: 297.5 × 206.4 × 12.7 mm; weight about 1.23 kg
• Software: macOS Tahoe

Additional notes: The MacBook Neo is marketed as a budget-friendly option within Apple’s lineup. Pre-orders start today, with sales slated to begin on March 11 through Apple’s website and authorised retailers. The device ships with a 36.5Wh battery and a 20W charger, and the 512GB model includes Touch ID in the information provided by Apple. Availability and exact configurations may vary by region and retailer.