MacBook Neo gets cheaper by Rs 12,410 after recent price hike: Here is the deal

The MacBook Neo is now available at a much lower effective price on Vijay Sales, with buyers able to save up to Rs 12,410. Here is how the offer works and whether the discounted MacBook is worth buying.MacBook Neo is currently available at the lowest price yetApple's cheapest MacBook is suddenly looking more attractive in India. The MacBook Neo, which recently became Rs 10,000 more expensive, is now available at a lower effective price through a Vijay Sales offer. With the additional bank discount, buyers can get the laptop for Rs 67,490. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model is listed at Rs 74,490, compared with its revised retail price of Rs 79,900. That gives buyers an immediate Rs 5,410 reduction. Customers paying with eligible SBI, ICICI or Axis Bank cards can save another Rs 7,000, taking the total discount to Rs 12,410.That makes the deal worth considering, particularly for people who want a Mac but do not want to spend MacBook Air money, which is much more than Rs 1 lakh range. However, the Neo is built around a different set of priorities. So, who should buy it? Let's find out.MacBook Neo is made for basic computingApple has equipped the Neo with the A18 Pro rather than one of its M-series processors found on MacBook Air and Pro models. The chip, which debuted with the iPhone 16 Pro, has a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. The laptop comes with 8GB RAM, with no higher-memory configuration.That hardware is aimed at everyday computing rather than demanding workloads. Tasks such as browsing, watching videos, working on documents and basic photo editing are well within its capabilities. Apple Intelligence is supported as well. The laptop has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with 2408 x 1506 resolution and 500nits brightness. But some premium display features are missing. There is no ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, True Tone or P3 Wide Colour support.The Neo also makes a few other compromises to keep its price down. The trackpad is a physical one rather than Apple's Force Touch version, and the base model lacks Touch ID. There are two USB-C ports, but no Thunderbolt connectivity, while external display support is limited to a single screen. Storage starts at 256GB, with a 512GB version available for more money. Apple claims up to 11 hours of web browsing and up to 16 hours of video streaming. Charging is handled through USB-C, with neither MagSafe nor fast charging available.Should you buy the MacBook Neo?The discount makes a meaningful difference because the Neo's original Rs 79,900 price put it closer to the territory of more capable laptops. At Rs 67,490, it becomes easier to justify if your requirements are limited to everyday work and entertainment.For students, professionals handling basic tasks, or anyone looking for an entry-level Mac, the Neo should be sufficient. Reviews have also generally praised its performance for routine workloads despite the 8GB RAM limit.But if you regularly edit demanding video, need a better higher resolution display, require more connectivity or simply want more headroom for future use, spending extra on a MacBook Air would make more sense.For basic users, however, the current Vijay Sales offer makes the MacBook Neo considerably easier to recommend than it was at its higher retail price.- EndsPublished By: Ankita GargPublished On: Jul 28, 2026 15:28 IST