MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook 12” 2016 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) and MacBook 12” 2016 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) features the 28W 5th Generation Intel Broadwell dual-core Intel Core i5-5257U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-5557U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz. While the MacBook 12” 2016 features the 4.5W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core m3-6Y30 up to dual-core Intel Core m7-6Y75 with the boost speed up to 3.10 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) and the 12″ MacBook 12” 2016 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) vs. MacBook 12” 2016: Specs Comparison
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Released | 2015 | 2016 |
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MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$446.78 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$379.99 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$398.99 |
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MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook (MMGL2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Rose Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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Apple MNYG2LL/A 12in MacBook, Retina, 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS, Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$609.00 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Dimensions | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Silver | SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB configurable to 1TB SSD | 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
Size | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
OS | Shipped with OS X Yosemite | Shipped with OS X El Capitan |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesiBooksApp StoreTime Machine | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) | MacBook 12” 2016 |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro with Retina display 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 800-823-2775. | Limited Warranty and Service Your 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. |
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MacBook Pro 13” Retina (2015) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$446.78 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 256GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$379.99 |
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Apple MacBook Pro 13in Core i5 Retina 2.7GHz (MF840LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive (Renewed) By Apple
$398.99 |
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MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook (MMGL2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Rose Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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Apple MNYG2LL/A 12in MacBook, Retina, 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS, Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$609.00 |
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