We have arrived at the era of a MacBook being sold for cheaper than an iPhone this year. Yesterday the MacBook Neo was launched at a starting price of RM2499 each and the iPhone 17e was sold at a starting price of RM2999 each. This is something that if predicted just two years ago would have made you laugh.
The MacBook Neo model with the largest storage and added Touch ID support is still RM100 cheaper than the most basic iPhone 17e model. For those looking for value, the MacBook Neo gives you more for less.
MacBook Neo iPhone 17e
Screen 13-inch Liquid Retina LCD (2408 x 1506), 60Hz 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED (2532 x 1170), 60Hz
Apple A18 Pro processor
(6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) Apple A19
(6-core CPU, 4-core GPU)
RAM 8GB RAM 8GB RAM
Storage 256GB / 512GB SSD 256GB / 512GB SSD
Front Camera 1080p FaceTime HD (Webcam) 12MP
Main Camera None 48MP
Battery up to 16 hours up to 26 hours
Touch ID Security System (512GB model only) Face ID
Wi-Fi Telecommunications 6E
Bluetooth 6 5G
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
Operating System MacOS 26 iOS 26
Heavy 1.23 kg 170g
Price RM 2499 (8/256GB)
RM 2899 (8/512GB) RM 2999 (8/256GB)
RM 3999 (8/512GB)
The MacBook Neo, in our opinion, is placed in the category of those looking for the most affordable MacOS computer if they feel that the iPad is no longer sufficient as a laptop replacement. In a world where the price of even the most basic laptops will skyrocket in the near future, the MacBook Neo is a product that on paper does not make sense but Apple launched it anyway.
