MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2018)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2), outperforming the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t) and Intel HD 615 in raw power and graphics. The MacBook 12 2017 is for travelers needing a 920g fanless device with 10+ hours of battery life for light web browsing and document editing, despite its 8GB RAM and 1TB storage. The MacBook Pro 15 2018 suits video editors and coders running Final Cut Pro or Docker containers, thanks to 32GB DDR4 RAM, 4 Thunderbolt ports, and Vega 20’s 4GB VRAM for 4K rendering. In UAE at AED 1799 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 wins because it offers double the RAM and 4x the GPU power for less. In India at ₹39900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because its 32GB RAM and 6-core CPU deliver 40% more performance at 18% lower cost.