Highlights
- Apple is expected to release updated MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips soon.
- A redesigned MacBook Pro is tipped for late 2026, featuring a slimmer chassis, possible touchscreen support and a punch-hole camera cutout.
- The most significant upgrade will be the shift to OLED displays with Samsung Display set to supply 14-inch and 16-inch panels.
Current MacBook Pro model. (Image credit – Apple)
Apple is reportedly preparing to introduce an all-new MacBook Pro design later this year. It will be a fresh supply chain report suggesting a launch in the final quarter. While Apple is expected to roll out updated MacBook Pro models powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the near term, the more significant upgrade is said to arrive towards the end of the year with a completely redesigned chassis and a long-awaited display overhaul.
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Launch Expected Soon
Apple currently sells the MacBook Pro with the base M5 chip, and reports indicate that more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max variants could debut as early as this month. These upcoming models are expected to retain the existing design but deliver notable performance gains.
Previous reports have suggested that the M5 Max could post “astounding” Geekbench scores, along with offering greater flexibility in CPU and GPU configurations.
The launch was earlier speculated to coincide with Apple Creator Studio, but that did not materialise. Recent reports now point to a launch alongside macOS 26.3 in the coming weeks.
All-New MacBook Pro Design Tipped for Late 2026
While the upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max refresh may appeal to users seeking immediate performance upgrades, many are reportedly holding out for the long-rumoured redesigned MacBook Pro. If accurate, this would mark the first major design change to the MacBook Pro lineup in five years.
Leaks and reports suggest that the new design could be slimmer and may replace the current display notch with a punch-hole cutout for the FaceTime camera. There is also speculation that Apple could introduce touchscreen support for the first time on a MacBook Pro, though this remains unconfirmed.
The most anticipated change, however, is Apple’s shift from IPS LCD panels to OLED displays.
OLED MacBook Pro Likely to Launch in Q4
According to a supply chain report from The Elec, Samsung Display is preparing to manufacture OLED panels for the upcoming MacBook Pro models with a launch planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
The report states, “Samsung Display will make the first OLED MacBook panel that Apple will launch in the fourth quarter of this year in the A6 line. It was designed as two models, 14 inches and 16 inches. Samsung Display’s shipment target is said to be 2 million units by the end of this year.”
Earlier reports had claimed that Samsung was ahead of schedule with OLED panel development. However, the latest update suggests that while Samsung is ready to produce the displays, some Apple-specific components are still not finalised, which could impact timelines.
If these reports hold true, Apple’s redesigned MacBook Pro with an OLED display could be one of the company’s most significant hardware launches of the year, combining a refreshed design with a major upgrade in display technology.
FAQs
Q1. When will Apple launch the redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED display?
Answer. Reports suggest Apple will introduce the redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED panels in Q4 2026, with Samsung Display supplying 14-inch and 16-inch models targeting 2 million units by year-end.
Q2. What upgrades are expected in the upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models?
Answer. The M5 Pro and M5 Max variants are expected to launch soon, retaining the current design but offering significant performance gains, including “astounding” Geekbench scores and more flexible CPU/GPU configurations.
Q3. What design changes are rumoured for the late 2026 MacBook Pro refresh?
Answer. The redesigned MacBook Pro may feature a slimmer chassis, a punch-hole cutout for the FaceTime camera instead of the notch, and possibly touchscreen support, though the latter remains unconfirmed.
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