MacBook Pro 15 (2015) vs Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

The 15-inch 2015 MacBook Pro wins on raw performance with its i7-4870HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outpacing the 13-inch 2017’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640 in multi-threaded tasks and GPU-heavy workloads. Buy the 15-inch model if you edit 4K video or run virtual machines—16GB RAM and 1TB SSD handle large files, and the 100Wh battery lasts ~8 hours under moderate load. Choose the 13-inch 2017 for portability and all-day use: 1.37kg weight, fanless idle thermals, and 54.5Wh battery deliver ~9 hours on light tasks with faster USB 3.1 Gen2 and Bluetooth 4.2. In UAE at AED 1299 vs AED 1099, the 13-inch wins because it’s AED 200 cheaper and lighter; in India at ₹29900 vs ₹27900, the 13-inch wins on value because it saves ₹2000 while offering newer connectivity and better battery efficiency.