MacBook 12 (2016) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.1 GHz (MacBook 12 (Early 2016) Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,599

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,299

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MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Our Verdict

MacBook 12 (2016) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 15-inch 2015 wins on performance with its Intel Core i7-4870HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.7 GHz) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the MacBook 12’s fanless Core m3-6Y30 (2c/4t, 1.1 GHz) and Intel HD 515. The MacBook 12 (927g, 10h battery) suits travelers needing lightweight, all-day portability for email, web, and light文档 work without thermal throttling. The MacBook Pro (2.04kg, 16GB RAM, 2 Thunderbolt ports) is for professionals editing 4K video or running VMs, where the discrete GPU and dual-channel memory deliver real-world speed gains. In UAE at AED 1299 vs AED 1599, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 8 CPU cores and 2GB faster GPU for AED 300 less; in India at ₹29900 vs ₹38900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because its 16GB RAM and dedicated graphics cost ₹9000 less while delivering 3x the GPU power.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2016)

MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Processor

Intel Core m3-6Y30 2c/4t 2 x 1.1 GHz, Skylake

Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 515

AMD Radeon R9 M370X - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 4500 MHz, GDDR5, 14.502.1020.0, Enduro (nur OS X)

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 280.5 x 196.5 ( = 0.52 x 11.04 x 7.74 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in)

RAM

8 GB , DDR3L-1866 soldered

16 GB , Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600, soldered

Storage

1024

Battery

41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Battery runtime (according to manufacturer): 10 h

100 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: headset, Brightness Sensor

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset port (3.5 mm stereo jack), Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

Weight

927 g ( = 32.7 oz / 2.04 pounds), Power Supply: 171 g ( = 6.03 oz / 0.38 pounds)

2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds)

Apple OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2016)	MacBook Pro 15 (2015)	Difference
UAE	AED 1,599	AED 1,299	MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves AED 300
India	₹ 38,900	₹ 29,900	MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves ₹ 9,000

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