MacBook Pro 13 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2017)

The MacBook Pro 15 2017 wins on performance with its i7-7700HQ (4c/8t) and Radeon Pro 555 (2GB GDDR5) versus the 13-inch’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640. The 13-inch model suits students and light coders who need 10+ hours of battery life on a 1.37kg body with dual Thunderbolt ports for external displays. The 15-inch model is for video editors and developers running Final Cut Pro or Docker containers, benefiting from 16GB RAM and the Radeon Pro 555’s dedicated VRAM for smoother rendering. In UAE at AED 2399 vs AED 1799, the 15-inch is better because it delivers 40% more CPU threads and 2GB more VRAM for half the price; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹44900, the 15-inch wins on value because it offers double the RAM and a dedicated GPU at 25% lower cost.