Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H)
VS
91.1Performancechip60.2
74.3Display58
99.5Battery99.9
53.3Portability72.5
5 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 70.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and display (+16). Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 60
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 58
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
- 45% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,100 nits
- 40% higher charging: 140 W vs 100 W
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H)
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+45% | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (integrated, 12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-9600 |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0, M.2 2242) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 1% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 1% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 100 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+40% | 100 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | — |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.9 mm+6% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 2x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | IR camera |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 GT 2026 AI Yuanqi Edition (Intel Core Ultra X9 388H) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home (Chinese edition) |
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