MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 15-inch 2015 wins on performance with its Intel Core i7-4870HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.7 GHz) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (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 travelers needing 10+ hours of battery life and under 2.03 lbs portability, ideal for light web browsing, email, and document work. The MacBook Pro 15-inch suits video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, dual-channel DDR3L, and the HDMI/Thunderbolt ports for external displays and RAID drives. In UAE at AED 899 vs AED 1199, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 8GB more RAM and a dedicated GPU for under AED 300 less; in India at ₹19900 vs ₹28900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it delivers 4x the GPU power and 2x the RAM for ₹9000 less.