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MacBook 12” 2015 vs. 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Specs Comparison

Here is a comparison between the specifications of the MacBook 12” 2015 and 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), including differences in the chip, memory, storage, display, battery, ports, and more.

By Conor Banett

January 24, 2024 10:13 am

MacBook 12” 2015 vs. 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)

The MacBook 12” 2015 features the 6W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core M-5Y31 (1.1 GHz) up to dual-core Intel Core M-5Y71 (1.3 GHz) with the boost speed up to 2.90 GHz. While the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) features the 28W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core i5-6267U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-6567U with the boost speed up to 3.60 GHz.

If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 12″ MacBook 12” 2015 and the 13.3″ 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.

MacBook 12” 2015 vs. 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3): Specs Comparison

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Availability
Released	2015	2016
Release Info	Announced on March 9, 2015 Available on March 10, 2015	Announced on October 27, 2016 Available on November 15, 2016
Pricing	$1,299 Intel Core M-5Y31 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,599 Intel Core M-5Y51 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD	$1,799 Intel Core i5 6267U \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,999 Intel Core i5 6267U \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD

Display	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size	12 Inches	13.3 Inches
Info	Retina display 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors 16:10 aspect ratio Supported scaled resolutions: 1440 by 900 1280 by 800 1024 by 640	Retina display 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors Supported scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050 1440 by 900 1024 by 640 500 nits brightness Wide color gamut (P3)

Exterior	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size Comparison
Dimensions	11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm)	11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)	Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)
Colors	SilverSpace GrayGold	Space GraySilver
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys with ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor Ambient light sensor Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Ports	One USB Type-C port with support for: Charging USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps) Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately) HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)	4 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s).

Internal Specs	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Processor	5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y31 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 2.40 GHz, 4MB Cache, 6W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y51 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 2.60 GHz, 4MB Cache, 6W 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y71 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 2.90 GHz, 4MB Cache, 6W	6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U 2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U 2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics	5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y31 Intel® HD Graphics 5300 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y51 Intel® HD Graphics 5300 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 5th Gen Intel® Core™ M-5Y71 Intel® HD Graphics 5300 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz	6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
Memory	8GB 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory	8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage.	256GB512GB configurable to 1TB SSD

Connectivity	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Battery	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Size	39.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery	49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 9 hours of wireless web Up to 10 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time	Up to 10 hours wireless web Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	29W USB-C Power Adapter	61W USB‑C Power Adapter

Software	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
OS	Shipped with OS X Yosemite	Shipped with macOS Sierra
Built-in Apps	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders	PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player

Camera & Audio	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Camera	480p FaceTime HD camera	720p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone	Stereo speakers with high dynamic range Three microphones 3.5mm headphone jack

Misc	MacBook 12” 2015	2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
Sensors		Ambient light sensor
In the box	MacBook 29W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)	13‑inch MacBook Pro 61W USB‑C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Warranty	Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275.	Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.
More	Video Support Intel HD Graphics 5300 Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels on an external display, both at millions of colors	Video Support Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and: One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)