MacBook Pro 13 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the 13-inch’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640. The 13-inch model is best for portable coding or light multitasking, offering 10+ hours of battery life on light use, 8GB RAM, and 1.37kg weight for daily commutes. The 15-inch model suits video editors needing 16GB RAM and dedicated GPU for 4K rendering, with 76Wh battery supporting 7–8 hours under load. In UAE at AED 1599 vs AED 1999, the 13-inch is better because it saves AED 400 with nearly identical storage and longer battery for mobile work; in India at ₹39900 vs ₹48900, the 13-inch wins on value because it delivers 89% of the 15-inch’s portability at 81% of the price.