UAE Price
AED 1,149
India Price
₹26,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2015
The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 1TB / 24GB is Apple's 2015 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 314 x 219 ( = 0.71 x 12.36 x 8.62 in) display, the Intel Core i5-5257U 2c/4t 2 x 2.7 - 3.1 GHz, Broadwell chipset. At AED 1,149 in the UAE and ₹26,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Intel Core i5-5257U and Intel Iris Graphics 6100 delivers quiet, efficient performance for light multitasking and office apps, thanks to its dual-channel 8GB LPDDR3-1866 and 1TB SSD. Battery life reaches 9–10 hours under moderate use, aided by the 75Wh cell and low-power Broadwell chip. Its dual Thunderbolt ports and SD card reader support professional workflows like photo editing or external display setups. However, the Iris 6100 lacks dedicated VRAM and struggles with video rendering or modern gaming, while the soldered RAM prevents upgrades. Thermals throttle under sustained loads, and the single 3.5mm jack limits audio flexibility. In UAE at AED 1149, it’s good value because it still boots macOS efficiently and handles PDFs, spreadsheets, and web browsing without lag. In India at ₹26900, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen or M1 alternatives offer far better performance and future-proofing at similar cost.
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| Battery | 75 Wh Lithium-Polymer, non-removable (glued) |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 314 x 219 ( = 0.71 x 12.36 x 8.62 in) |
| Weight | 1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds) |
| Display | 13.30 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixel, APPA02A, IPS screen, LED backlight, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Core: 1050 MHz, dual-channel memory, 10.18.14.4156 |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR3-1866, dual-channel, soldered |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Broadwell-U PCH-LP (Premium) |
| Soundcard | Intel Broadwell PCH-LP - High Definition Audio Controller |
| Additional features | Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 60 watt power supply, leaflets |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1449 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-5257U 2c/4t 2 x 2.7 - 3.1 GHz, Broadwell |
| Operating System | Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the MacBook Pro 13 (2015).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support. While the 1TB storage is generous, the aging processor and lack of future OS updates make it a poor value compared to newer budget alternatives.
The price in UAE is AED 1149. It is available through select used electronics retailers and online marketplaces, but new units are no longer sold by Apple.
The price in India is ₹26900. It can be found through second-hand sellers and certified pre-owned stores, but Apple no longer offers this model new in the country.
The built-in 720p FaceTime camera delivers adequate video quality for calls in good lighting. It performs reliably for video conferencing but lacks modern enhancements like low-light optimization or HDR.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical web browsing and video playback. Actual usage time may vary based on screen brightness and background applications.
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