MacBook 12 (2019) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2017)

The MacBook Pro 15 2017 wins on raw performance with its i7-7700HQ (4c/8t at 2.8–3.8 GHz) and dedicated AMD Radeon Pro 555 (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the 13-inch’s i5-8257U (1.4–3.9 GHz) and integrated Iris Plus 645. The 13-inch model, with its fanless thermal design under light loads and 1.374 kg weight, suits coders needing portability and all-day battery life (up to 10 hours) with 8GB RAM for light multitasking and 1TB SSD for fast app launches. The 15-inch, with 16GB RAM and 2GB VRAM, handles video editing in Final Cut Pro with 4K timelines and runs legacy Windows apps via Boot Camp better than the 13-inch’s limited GPU. In UAE at AED 2599 vs AED 3299, the 15-inch wins because it offers 8GB more RAM and a discrete GPU for ₹7000 less; in India at ₹64900 vs ₹72900, the 15-inch wins on value because its 16GB RAM and Radeon Pro 555 deliver tangible productivity gains over the 13-inch’s soldered 8GB and integrated graphics.