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MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) vs XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X9 378H)

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Quick verdict

  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is better for photo, video and design.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is better for long battery.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) is better for good screen.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) leads on performance.
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) offers better overall value (1.4 points per ₹10,000).
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) has the higher Comparezi Score (73.1).
  • XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X9 378H) is the cheaper option at ₹3,48,590.

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

Winners by area

Performance MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Memory and storage MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Display MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Battery and build MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Value MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

Specifications side by side

Spec
MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X9 378H)
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 Max (18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)
Intel Core Ultra X9 378H
Processor brand
Apple
Intel
CPU cores
18 (better)
16
Copilot+ PC
—
Yes
Graphics
Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU
Intel Arc Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
36 GB (better)
32 GB
RAM type
Unified memory
LPDDR5X-9600
Storage
2 TB (better)
1 TB
Storage type
SSD
PCIe NVMe SSD
Display
Display size
16.2"
16"
Resolution
3456 x 2234
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
100 Wh (better)
70 Wh
Charger
140 W
—
Weight
2.15 kg
—
Thickness
16.8 mm
—
Backlit keyboard
Yes
Yes
Colours
Space Black, Silver
Storm
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
—
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 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

₹5,39,900

XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X9 378H)

₹3,48,590

Pros and cons

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU)

  • Pro: 100 Wh battery, larger than 78% of the 14 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it (2.15 kg)

XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X9 378H)

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

Which should you buy?

MacBook Pro 16-inch (Apple M5 Max, 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (73.1).

XPS 16 (2026) (Intel Core Ultra X9 378H) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹3,48,590.

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