MacBook 12 (2018) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 with i9-8950HK and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) dominates the 13-inch model’s i5-7360U and Iris Plus 640 in raw CPU and GPU power, with 6 cores vs 2 and 4GB dedicated VRAM vs shared memory. Professionals editing 4K video or running VMs should choose the 15-inch model for its 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, enabling smoother multitasking and faster media rendering. The 13-inch model suits students or travelers needing portability, as its 1.37kg weight and 54.5Wh battery last ~8 hours on light tasks like web browsing and document work. In UAE at AED 2899 vs AED 2399, the 15-inch wins because its Vega 20 GPU handles GPU-accelerated apps the 13-inch cannot; in India at ₹61900 vs ₹59900, the 13-inch wins on value because the ₹2000 difference doesn’t justify the 15-inch’s bulk and thermal throttling under load.