MacBook 12 (2018) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins on performance with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) versus the 2016’s i7-6920HQ (4c/8t) and Radeon Pro 460 (4GB GDDR5), delivering 35% more CPU threads and 50% faster GPU memory bandwidth. Buy the 2018 model if you edit 4K video or run virtual machines — its 32GB RAM and faster storage handle heavy multitasking better than the 2016’s 16GB LPDDR3. Choose the 2016 model only if you need macOS 10.12 compatibility for legacy software and prioritize lower cost, despite its weaker Wi-Fi 4.2 and 76Wh battery offering ~7 hours real-world use. In UAE at AED 1699 vs AED 1499, the 2016 wins on value because it’s AED 200 cheaper with nearly identical portability and screen size; in India at ₹36900 vs ₹37900, the 2018 wins on value because it offers 16GB more RAM and a significantly faster CPU for just ₹1000 extra.