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MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) vs XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H)

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Quick verdict

  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) is better for photo, video and design.
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) is better for good screen.
  • XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H) leads on performance.
  • XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H) leads on memory and storage.
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) leads on display.
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) offers better overall value (1.9 points per ₹10,000).
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) has the higher Comparezi Score (55.7).
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) is the cheaper option at ₹2,99,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H)
Memory and storage XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H)
Display MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
Battery and build MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
Value MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)

Specifications side by side

Spec
MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H)
Overview
Type
Creator
Creator
Operating system
macOS
Windows
OS edition
macOS
Windows 11 Home
Office included
—
Microsoft Office Home 2024
Launched
—
2026
Performance
Processor
Apple M5 Pro (15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)
Intel Core Ultra X7 358H
Processor brand
Apple
Intel
CPU cores
15
16 (better)
Copilot+ PC
—
Yes
Graphics
Apple M5 Pro 16-core GPU
Intel Arc Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
24 GB
32 GB (better)
RAM type
Unified memory
LPDDR5X-9600
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD
Memory options
24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD; 24GB unified memory, 2TB SSD
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Display
Display size
14.2"
16"
Resolution
3024 x 1964
3.2K
Display panel
Liquid Retina XDR
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,000 nits (better)
400 nits
Touchscreen
—
Yes
Battery and build
Battery
72.4 Wh (better)
70 Wh
Charger
70 W
—
Weight
1.6 kg
—
Thickness
15.5 mm
—
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Space Black, Silver
Graphite
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack
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Warranty
—
1 year

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)

₹2,99,900

XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H)

₹3,23,490

Pros and cons

MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU)

No stated figure stands out against similar models on Comparezi, either way.

XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X7 358H)

  • Con: Dimmer screen than 80% of the 15 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (400 nits)

Which should you buy?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (55.7).

MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5 Pro, 15-core CPU, 16-core GPU) also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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