MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its Intel Core i7-6820HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.6 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the MacBook 12’s fanless Core m3-7Y32 (2c/4t, 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615. The MacBook 12 is best for light tasks like web browsing and document editing, offering 10+ hours of battery life and weighing just 920g for all-day portability. The MacBook Pro 15 suits video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and dedicated GPU for rendering or compiling large codebases, despite its 1.83kg weight and 76Wh battery (6–7 hours). In UAE at AED 1399 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 is better because it delivers 4x the GPU power and 2x the RAM for under AED 600 less; in India at ₹33900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because its 16GB RAM and Radeon Pro 455 offer 2.5x the performance per rupee.