Notebook 9 (2016) 15" vs Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6920HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (4GB VRAM) versus the 13-inch’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640. Buy the 15-inch if you edit 4K video or run VMs—32GB RAM and 1TB SSD handle heavy multitasking and large files without throttling under sustained load. Choose the 13-inch if portability matters—1.37kg weight and 54.5Wh battery last 8–9 hours on light tasks, perfect for students or travelers needing all-day mobility. In UAE at AED 1049 vs AED 1099, the 15-inch is better because it offers 16GB more RAM and a dedicated GPU for the same price. In India at ₹26900 vs ₹27900, the 15-inch wins on value because it delivers double the RAM and a superior GPU for ₹1000 less.