Touchscreen MacBook Pro’s Price Sparks Online Reactions in India
The recent debut of Apple’s inaugural touchscreen MacBook Pro in India has ignited a flurry of reactions on social media, primarily focused on its steep price.
A screenshot from Apple’s online store displaying a total of ₹18,77,600 has gained considerable traction on X.
X user @sumitkbehal, who shared the viral image, humorously remarked that consumers could purchase the touchscreen MacBook Pro for “just ₹18,77,600.”
He pointed out the option of an “affordable” monthly EMI of ₹1,63,552, which intriguingly includes a complimentary power adapter for charging the device. “This is Apple’s Growth Story,” he quipped.
In a subsequent repost, user @saurabhyadavz drew a stark comparison, stating, “I acquired my first car for less than this.”
Details from the Screenshot
The image reveals a 16-inch MacBook Pro in Silver, equipped with the M5 Max chip and the innovative PROLED XDR display, priced at ₹18,17,700. Inclusion of AppleCare+ at ₹59,900 elevates the grand total to ₹18,77,600.
Apple is selling the touchscreen MacBook Pro for just ₹18,77,600 in India. You can also opt for an affordable monthly EMI of ₹1,63,552 and get a power adapter free to charge the device. This is Apple’s Growth Story. https://t.co/yPYUy5TNVt
— Sumit Behal (@sumitkbehal) October 29, 2026
The proposed EMI entails an annual interest rate of 15.99 percent, distributed over a 12-month period. When AppleCare+ is factored in, the monthly charge escalates to ₹1,68,986. Additionally, the page promises potential savings of up to ₹15,000 with select credit cards.
Understanding the Pricing
While the aforementioned price is indeed accurate, it pertains solely to a fully-loaded configuration. Apple provides the option to customize the MacBook Pro with up to 128GB of unified memory and a staggering 16TB of storage.
When equipping the device with top-tier features and AppleCare+, the price can hover near ₹19 lakh.
I got my first car in less money than this.
— Saurabh ✧ (@saurabhyadavz) October 29, 2026
In contrast, the starting price for India’s new MacBook Pro is significantly lower: ₹3,49,900 for the 14-inch model featuring the M5 Pro chip and ₹4,09,900 for the 16-inch variant. The M5 Max editions initially cost ₹5,49,900 and ₹5,89,900 respectively.
Innovative Features
This MacBook Pro marks Apple’s first foray into touchscreen technology, allowing users to interact with the screen directly—whether scrolling through websites, zooming in on images, or navigating presentations.
It boasts a cutting-edge PROLED XDR panel that leverages tandem OLED technology, refreshing at rates of up to 120Hz and achieving brightness levels of up to 2,000 nits.
Furthermore, Dynamic Island makes its entry into Apple’s laptop realm. The M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are specifically engineered to tackle demanding tasks such as video editing, programming, 3D rendering, and AI operations.
Connectivity options include three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe charging capabilities, as well as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. The battery life is rated for up to 24 hours, contingent on usage.
Orders have been available in India since October 28, with deliveries slated to commence from November 9.
Notably, the configuration depicted in the screenshot presents a subsequent delivery window extending from November 18 to 25, or the option of in-store pickup at Apple BKC as of November 25.
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