MacBook 12 (2018) vs MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins on performance with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) versus the 13-inch’s i5-6267U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris 550. Professionals editing 4K video or running Docker containers with 32GB RAM and fast HBM2 VRAM should choose the 15-inch model, despite its 4.03-pound weight and active cooling. The 13-inch model suits travelers needing portability under 1.36kg with 512GB storage for local files and macOS 10.12 compatibility for legacy apps, though its 8GB RAM and 49.2Wh battery limit sustained workloads. In UAE at AED 1099 vs AED 849, the 15-inch is better because its Vega 20 GPU handles GPU-accelerated tasks the 13-inch cannot; in India at ₹21900 vs ₹18900, the 13-inch wins on value because its storage and weight advantage justify the ₹3000 savings for non-creative users.