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

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t, 2.7–3.6 GHz) and Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t, 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615. The MacBook 12 2017 is for travelers needing 10+ hours of battery and 920g portability, ideal for light browsing, email, and document work with its fanless design. The MacBook Pro 15 2016 suits video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, 4 Thunderbolt ports, and the Radeon Pro 455 for 4K export or compiling large codebases. In UAE at AED 1999 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 wins because its 4 Thunderbolt ports enable dual 4K displays; in India at ₹48900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook 12 loses on value because its 8GB RAM and weak GPU limit multitasking and creative workflows.