MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar (2016) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The 15-inch 2015 model wins on raw performance with its i7-4870HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the 13-inch’s i5-6267U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris 550. The 13-inch 2016 model is fanless under light loads, runs cooler and quieter, and offers 10.5 hours of video playback — ideal for travelers and coders needing portability with 8GB RAM for light development. The 15-inch model’s 16GB RAM and dedicated GPU suit video editors handling 4K timelines or 3D rendering, while its 100Wh battery lasts 7 hours under heavy use. In UAE at AED 1799 vs AED 1849, the 15-inch wins because it has double the RAM and a dedicated GPU for the same price. In India at ₹42900 vs ₹44900, the 15-inch wins on value because it delivers 8GB more RAM and a faster GPU for ₹2000 less.