UAE Price
AED 1,649
India Price
₹39,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2015
The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 1TB / 36GB 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 1,649 in the UAE and ₹39,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Intel Core i5-5257U and Intel Iris Graphics 6100 delivers smooth multitasking for light creative work thanks to its dual-channel 8GB LPDDR3-1866 RAM and efficient Broadwell architecture. The 75Wh battery sustains 8–9 hours of mixed use, outlasting most contemporaries. Its two Thunderbolt ports enable fast external storage and dual 4K displays via HDMI and DisplayPort. However, the soldered RAM and slow SATA-based 1TB SSD limit upgradeability and file transfer speeds compared to modern NVMe drives. Thermals throttle the CPU under sustained loads, making video rendering or heavy compilation sluggish. In UAE at AED 1649, it’s good value because it still runs modern macOS apps reliably with a durable build and excellent trackpad. In India at ₹39900, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen or M1 laptops offer double the performance for similar cost, making this a last-resort buy for legacy software needs only.
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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.
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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 useful, the lack of modern performance and security updates makes it a poor value compared to newer alternatives.
The price in the UAE is AED 1649. It is available through select second-hand and refurbished electronics retailers, but not as a new device.
The price in India is ₹39900. It can be found through certified pre-owned sellers and online marketplaces, but is no longer sold as a new product.
The built-in 720p FaceTime camera delivers adequate video quality for calls in good lighting. It performs reasonably well for basic video conferencing but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to modern standards.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours with typical usage such as web browsing and document editing. Actual life varies based on screen brightness and workload, and capacity has likely degraded with age.
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