2015
UAE Price
AED 899
India Price
₹19,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2015
The Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 512GB / 24GB 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 899 in the UAE and ₹19,900 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 15-inch with Intel Core i7-4870HQ, 16GB DDR3L, 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. The 100Wh battery delivers up to 8 hours of mixed use, exceptional for its era. It’s suited for professionals needing macOS compatibility with legacy software, especially those running older Adobe suites or Xcode projects. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged load—the M370X overheats, reducing clock speeds after 20 minutes. Storage is SATA-based, not NVMe, limiting file transfer speeds. In UAE at AED 899, it’s good value because you get a full-sized Retina display, Thunderbolt 2, and a durable build for under $250. In India at ₹19900, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen or M1 MacBooks offer far better efficiency and performance 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 | 512 |
| 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 is solid, newer apps and operating systems will struggle, making it a poor value for long-term use.
The price in UAE is AED 899. It is available through select second-hand and refurbished electronics retailers across major cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The price in India is ₹19900. It can be found through certified pre-owned sellers and online marketplaces in metro cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore.
The camera is a 720p FaceTime HD webcam with decent performance in good lighting. It is suitable for video calls but lacks detail and low-light capability compared to modern standards.
The battery lasts up to 8 hours with typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Battery health degrades significantly with age, so actual life depends on usage and condition.
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