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MacBook Pro 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 1,649

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 1TB / 36GB

AED 1,799

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The 15-inch model wins with its i7-4870HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the 13-inch’s i5-5257U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris 6100 in multi-core tasks and GPU-intensive workloads. The 13-inch model suits writers or coders needing all-day battery life—up to 10 hours on light use—thanks to its lower TDP CPU and 8GB RAM, though it lacks discrete graphics. The 15-inch model is for video editors or 3D designers needing 16GB RAM and 2GB VRAM to handle 4K timelines or rendering, despite its 2.04kg weight and shorter battery life. In UAE at AED 1649 vs AED 1799, the 13-inch is better because it saves AED 150 with nearly identical storage and portability; in India at ₹39900 vs ₹42900, the 13-inch wins on value because ₹3000 less buys the same storage and 1.5kg lighter build.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 13 (2015)
MacBook Pro 15 (2015)
Processor
Intel Core i5-5257U 2c/4t 2 x 2.7 - 3.1 GHz, Broadwell
Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics
Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Core: 1050 MHz, dual-channel memory, 10.18.14.4156
AMD Radeon R9 M370X - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 4500 MHz, GDDR5, 14.502.1020.0, Enduro (nur OS X)
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 314 x 219 ( = 0.71 x 12.36 x 8.62 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in)
RAM
8 GB , LPDDR3-1866, dual-channel, soldered
16 GB , Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600, soldered
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
75 Wh Lithium-Polymer, non-removable (glued)
100 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Ports
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset port (3.5 mm stereo jack), Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Weight
1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds)
OS
Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite
Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 13 (2015)MacBook Pro 15 (2015)Difference
UAEAED 1,649AED 1,799MacBook Pro 13 (2015) saves AED 150
India₹ 39,900₹ 42,900MacBook Pro 13 (2015) saves ₹ 3,000

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