2015
UAE Price
AED 1,799
India Price
₹42,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2015
The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 1TB / 36GB is Apple's 2015 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in) display, the Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7) chipset. At AED 1,799 in the UAE and ₹42,900 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 15-inch with Intel Core i7-4870HQ, 16GB DDR3L-1600, and AMD Radeon R9 M370X with 2GB GDDR5 excels in sustained multi-threaded workloads and GPU-accelerated tasks like Lightroom editing or 1080p video rendering, thanks to its 8-core CPU and dedicated graphics. Its 100Wh battery delivers up to 8 hours of mixed use, rare for a 15-inch machine of its era. It suits professionals needing macOS compatibility with legacy Thunderbolt peripherals and SD card access for photo workflows. The weight at 2.04kg and single-layer SSD make it heavy and slow by modern standards—storage reads top out around 500MB/s, a bottleneck for 4K media. In UAE at AED 1799, it’s good value because you get a rare, fully supported macOS machine with discrete GPU for under $500. In India at ₹42900, it’s overpriced—new Ryzen 5 or M1 MacBooks offer superior efficiency, speed, and warranty for similar cost.
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| Battery | 100 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p FaceTime HD cameraPrimary Camera: 1 MPix |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset port (3.5 mm stereo jack), Card Reader: SD, 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 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in) |
| Weight | 2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds) |
| Display | 15.40 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 221 PPI, APPA02E, IPS panel, LED backlight, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | AMD Radeon R9 M370X - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 4500 MHz, GDDR5, 14.502.1020.0, Enduro (nur OS X) |
| Memory | 16 GB , Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600, soldered |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel HM87 (Lynx Point) |
| Soundcard | Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller |
| Additional features | Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 85-Watt PSU, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 2799 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7) |
| 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 15 (2015).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support. While the build quality remains solid, newer alternatives offer better performance, efficiency, and longevity for the same price range.
The price in UAE is AED 1799. It is available through certified pre-owned retailers and second-hand electronics markets, but not as a new device.
The price in India is ₹42900. It can be found through authorized resellers and certified pre-owned platforms, but is no longer sold as a new model.
The built-in FaceTime HD camera delivers 720p video quality with decent performance in well-lit conditions. It is suitable for video calls but lacks modern enhancements like low-light optimization or HDR.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage such as web browsing and document editing. Battery life decreases significantly with intensive tasks or older battery health.
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