MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 13 2015 wins on CPU performance with its i5-5257U (2.7–3.1 GHz) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (1.2 GHz), and its Iris 6100 GPU outperforms the HD 615 in graphics tasks. The MacBook 12 is for travelers needing 10.5 hours of battery life and just 920g weight, ideal for light browsing and document work with its fanless, silent design. The MacBook Pro 13 suits coders and light video editors needing dual-channel RAM, 1TB SSD, SD card reader, and Thunderbolt 2 for external displays or drives, despite its 1.58kg weight and 75Wh battery (8–9 hours). In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1649, the MacBook 12 is better because it’s 450 AED cheaper and lighter; in India at ₹28900 vs ₹39900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because it offers 70% of the Pro’s storage at 28% of the price.