MacBook 12 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 13” 2015 wins on performance with its i5-5257U (2.7–3.1 GHz) and Iris Graphics 6100 (1050 MHz) versus the MacBook 12’s Core M-5Y31 (0.9–2.4 GHz) and HD 5300 (850 MHz), and it has active cooling while the MacBook 12 is fanless and throttles under load. The MacBook 12 (920 g, 40 Wh) suits travelers needing ultra-light portability and 10+ hours of light browsing, but its 8 GB RAM and single USB port limit multitasking. The MacBook Pro (1.58 kg, 75 Wh) suits coders and light video editors needing 24 GB RAM, dual Thunderbolt ports, SD card reader, and 12–14 hours of battery life with moderate use. In UAE at AED 749 vs AED 799, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 16 GB more RAM and triple the ports for the same price; in India at ₹16900 vs ₹18900, the MacBook Pro wins because 24 GB RAM and Thunderbolt support justify the ₹2000 difference for productivity.