MacBook 12 (2018) vs MacBook 12 (2019)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins on performance with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2), outclassing the 13-inch’s i5-8257U (4c/8t) and Iris Plus 645 in raw CPU and GPU power. Buy the 15-inch if you edit 4K video or run VMs — its 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD handle heavy multitasking and large files without throttling, unlike the 8GB LPDDR3 model. Choose the 13-inch if portability matters more — it weighs 1.374kg vs 1.83kg and lasts ~10 hours on video playback, making it better for daily commutes or travel. In UAE at AED 2899 vs AED 3299, the 15-inch is better because it delivers 50% more CPU cores and 4x the VRAM for under AED 400 more; in India at ₹61900 vs ₹72900, the 15-inch wins on value because its 32GB RAM and Vega 20 GPU cost ₹11,000 less despite superior specs.