MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015): Full Specs Comparison | SpecIndexed

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

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Apple MacBook 12 2017 512GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook 12 2017 512GB / 16GB

AED 1,199

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 899

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MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Our Verdict

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.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2017)

MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Processor

Intel Core m3-7Y32 2c/4t 2 x 1.2 GHz, Kaby Lake

Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 615

AMD Radeon R9 M370X - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 4500 MHz, GDDR5, 14.502.1020.0, Enduro (nur OS X)

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 280.5 x 196.5 ( = 0.52 x 11.04 x 7.74 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1866 MHz LPDDR3 (on‑board)

16 GB , Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600, soldered

Storage

512

512

Battery

41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

100 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphones, Brightness Sensor

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset port (3.5 mm stereo jack), Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

Weight

920 g ( = 32.45 oz / 2.03 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds)

OS

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2017)	MacBook Pro 15 (2015)	Difference
UAE	AED 1,199	AED 899	MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves AED 300
India	₹ 28,900	₹ 19,900	MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves ₹ 9,000

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