Apple MacBook Neo vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Apple A18 Pro against Apple M4, 13-inch vs 13.6-inch screens, 1.23 vs 1.24 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale, seen from above. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Neo | MacBook Air 13 (M4) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (India) | ₹69,900 (8GB, 256GB) / ₹79,900 (8GB, 512GB, Touch ID) | ₹99,900 (16GB, 256GB) |
| Announced | March 2026 | March 2025 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) |
| Model Numbers | No info | Mac16,12 (A3240) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Build | Aluminium enclosure (90% recycled aluminium), fanless design | Aluminium enclosure, fanless design |
| Colours | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.0-inch | 13.6-inch |
| Resolution | 2408 x 1506 (219 ppi) | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) |
| Panel | Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS | Liquid Retina, LED-backlit IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour Gamut | sRGB, 1 billion colours | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple A18 Pro, 6-core CPU with 5-core GPU | Apple M4, 10-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple A18 Pro, 6-core CPU (2P + 4E), 5-core GPU, 60 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple A18 Pro GPU, 5-core, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 8 GB unified memory | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB unified memory |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB SSD | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 36.5 Wh | 53.8 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours video streaming, up to 11 hours wireless web | Up to 18 hours video streaming, up to 15 hours wireless web |
| Charger | 20W USB-C (in the box in India) | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU), 70W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Ports | 1x USB 3 USB-C (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), 1x USB 2 USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gb/s), MagSafe 3, 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, 1080p video |
| Audio | Dual-speaker system, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, dual-mic array with Voice Isolation | Four-speaker sound system, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, three-mic array with Voice Isolation |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard (not backlit), 78 (ANSI) / 79 (ISO) keys, Multi-Touch trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (US) / 79 (ISO) keys with 12 full-height function keys, Force Touch trackpad |
| Security | Touch ID (512 GB model only) | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | iPhone-class A18 Pro chip, one external display up to 4K at 60 Hz, four colours | Up to two external 6K displays with the lid open, Apple Intelligence, fanless design |