2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book 12”: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and Samsung Galaxy Book 12” models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than Samsung Galaxy Book 12”.
Slightly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i7-6567U inside 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 9% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i5-7200U inside Samsung Galaxy Book 12”.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-6567U
1,761
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6287U
1,742
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6267U
1,641
Samsung Galaxy Book 12” - Intel Core i5-7200U
1,611
Supports larger memory
The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports a larger memory capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Book 12”. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book 12”.
Max system memory size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book 12”
8 GB
Supports faster memory
The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports a faster memory speed than the Samsung Galaxy Book 12”. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book 12”.
Memory type and speed
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book 12” - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
10% larger display
The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 12”.
Display size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
Samsung Galaxy Book 12”
12-inch
Samsung Galaxy Book 12” Pros
Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book 12” is better than 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
Newer manufacturing
2017 vs. 2016
About 46% lighter
Samsung Galaxy Book 12” weighed 1.66 pounds, 46% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).
| Weight | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
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| Pound | 3.02 lbs. | 1.66 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 1.37 kg | 0.75 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 |
| Release Date |
| Announced on February 26, 2017. |
| Pricing |
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Exterior | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 11.46” x 7.86” x 0.29” (291.3 x 199 x 7.4 mm) |
| Weight | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | 1.66 lbs (754 g) |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver | Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Size | 13.3 Inches | 12 Inches |
| Info | Retina display
| 12” Super AMOLED FHD (2160x1440) |
Ports | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
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Right (3) 
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Internal Specs | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
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| Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 4GB 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM |
| Storage | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
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Connectivity | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Wi-Fi |
| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, VHT80 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth® 4.1 BLE |
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Battery | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Size | 49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 39.04 Wh battery |
| Battery Life |
| Up to 10.5 hours of use |
| Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | Adaptive Fast Charging USB-C Charger |
Software | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Windows 10 Home |
| Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player | Samsung Flow Samsung Notes Air Command |
Camera & Audio | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
| Inking | - | Supports S-Pen. Included in the box. |
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| Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | - |
| More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) | Samsung Galaxy Book 12” |
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