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

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins with its Intel Core i7-6820HQ (4c/8t at 2.7–3.6 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the MacBook 12’s fanless Core m3-7Y32 (2c/4t at 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615 in multitasking and graphics. The MacBook 12 2017 suits travelers needing 10+ hours of battery life and just 920g weight for light browsing, email, and document work—no GPU demands. The MacBook Pro 15 2016 is for video editors needing 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and the Radeon Pro 455 to handle 4K timelines in Final Cut Pro without throttling. In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1399, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs AED 200 less and lasts longer on a single charge; in India at ₹28900 vs ₹33900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because it saves ₹5000 while still delivering all-day battery.