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 2017’s i5-7360U and Iris Plus 640 in raw CPU and GPU power, with 6 cores vs 2 and 4GB dedicated VRAM vs integrated graphics. Professionals running Final Cut Pro, 4K video editing, or CUDA-based rendering should choose the 15-inch model for its 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and active cooling that sustains full turbo under load. The 13-inch model suits travelers needing portability under 1.37kg with 8GB RAM and 1TB storage for light photo editing or document work, but its 54.5Wh battery lasts ~6 hours under moderate use. In UAE at AED 1699 vs AED 2399, the 15-inch wins because it delivers 50% more CPU cores and 4x the GPU memory for 30% less price; in India at ₹36900 vs ₹59900, the 15-inch wins on value because its i9-8950HK and Vega 20 outperform the older i5 by 120% in multi-core benchmarks at 40% lower cost.