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 at 2.5–3.7 GHz) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the MacBook 12’s fanless Intel Core m3-6Y30 (2c/4t at 1.1 GHz) with no thermal throttling under load. The MacBook 12 (927 g, 10-hour battery) suits travelers needing lightweight portability and all-day battery life for web browsing, email, and light office work. The MacBook Pro 15-inch (2.04 kg, 100 Wh battery) is for video editors needing 16 GB RAM and the Radeon R9 M370X to handle 4K timelines, or developers running VMs and Docker containers across eight threads. In UAE at AED 1599 vs AED 1799, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs AED 200 less and lasts 10 hours on a single charge. In India at ₹38900 vs ₹42900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because it delivers 10-hour battery life at ₹4000 less.