MacBook 12 (2018) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 2,899

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 512GB / 24GB

AED 2,499

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MacBook 12 (2018)

Our Verdict

MacBook 12 (2018) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 with i9-8950HK and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) outperforms the M1’s 8-core GPU in sustained GPU workloads, but the M1’s 8-core CPU delivers superior single-threaded efficiency and lower thermals without a fan. Buy the 15-inch model if you run professional video editing in Final Cut Pro requiring 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines, or legacy Intel-only plugins. Choose the 13-inch M1 if you prioritize 10+ hours of battery life, 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, and portability for coding, web design, or daily tasks with 8GB RAM handling 10+ browser tabs and Lightroom. In UAE at AED 2899 vs AED 2499, the M1 wins on value because it offers newer Wi-Fi 6, longer battery, and lighter weight for AED 400 less; in India at ₹61900 vs ₹59900, the M1 wins on value because it delivers modern efficiency and 1.5kg lighter build for ₹2000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2018)

MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

Processor

Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H

Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz

Graphics

AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro

Apple M1 8-Core GPU

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

RAM

32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB

8 GB , LPDDR4X-4266

Storage

1024

512

Battery

83 Wh Lithium-Polymer

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

Ports

4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Weight

1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)

1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave

Apple macOS 11 Big Sur

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2018)	MacBook Pro 13 (2020)	Difference
UAE	AED 2,899	AED 2,499	MacBook Pro 13 (2020) saves AED 400
India	₹ 61,900	₹ 59,900	MacBook Pro 13 (2020) saves ₹ 2,000

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