AED 1,099
AED 1,399
Best Battery
MacBook 12 (2018)
The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins on performance with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) vs the 2016’s i7-6820HQ (4c/8t) and Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5). The 2018 model is better for video editors needing 32GB RAM and faster GPU rendering, while coders benefit from 12 threads handling heavy compilation. The 2016 model’s 1TB SSD suits photographers or designers storing large libraries locally, despite its older 16GB RAM and weaker GPU. In UAE at AED 1099 vs AED 1399, the 2018 is better because it offers 50% more CPU cores and double the VRAM for half the price. In India at ₹21900 vs ₹33900, the 2018 wins on value because its i9-8950HK and Vega 20 deliver 80% more multi-core power at 35% lower cost.
| Market | MacBook 12 (2018) | MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | AED 1,099 | AED 1,399 | MacBook 12 (2018) saves AED 300 |
| India | ₹ 21,900 | ₹ 33,900 | MacBook 12 (2018) saves ₹ 12,000 |
