Best Battery
Notebook 9 (2016) 13"
The MacBook Pro 13 2016 wins with its Intel Core i5-6267U (2.9–3.3 GHz) and Intel Iris Graphics 550 (1000 MHz core) versus the MacBook 12’s slower Core M-5Y31 (0.9–2.4 GHz) and HD Graphics 5300 (850 MHz), delivering 40% higher CPU clock speeds and 17% faster GPU clocks. The MacBook 12 suits travelers needing a 920g fanless device with 10+ hours of battery life for light web browsing and document work, but its 8GB RAM and 512GB storage limit multitasking. The MacBook Pro 13 fits coders and light video editors needing 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, four Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a fingerprint reader for secure logins. In UAE at AED 799 vs AED 899, the MacBook 12 is better because it’s 100 AED cheaper and fanless; in India at ₹18900 vs ₹22900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because its 1TB storage and Thunderbolt ports justify the ₹4000 premium.
| Market | MacBook 12 (2015) | Notebook 9 (2016) 13" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | AED 799 | AED 899 | MacBook 12 (2015) saves AED 100 |
| India | ₹ 18,900 | ₹ 22,900 | MacBook 12 (2015) saves ₹ 4,000 |
