MacBook 12 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

The MacBook Pro 13 2017 wins with its Intel Core i5-7360U (2.3–3.6 GHz) and Intel Iris Plus 640 GPU versus the MacBook 12’s weaker Core M-5Y31 (0.9–2.4 GHz) and HD 5300, delivering 50% higher clock speeds and 30% better graphics performance. The MacBook 12 (920 g, fanless) suits light tasks like web browsing and note-taking with its 8-hour battery life and ultra-portable design, but its 8 GB RAM and older OS limit multitasking. The MacBook Pro 13 (1.37 kg, with fan) excels for coders running Docker or designers using Lightroom, thanks to 24 GB RAM, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, and faster LPDDR3-2133 memory. In UAE at AED 799 vs AED 1099, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs 27% less and lasts longer on battery; in India at ₹18900 vs ₹24900, the MacBook Pro 13 wins on value because 24 GB RAM enables serious multitasking the 8 GB model cannot match.