Apple’s current lineup of MacBook Pro laptops with the M4 chip debuted in October 2024. Early plans called for a chip refresh later in 2025. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now reports that Apple has shifted the M5 MacBook Pro rollout into the first half of 2026. This change aligns with a broader move to stagger key product launches into the year’s early months.
What to Expect in This Version
The first M5 MacBook Pro models will focus on internal upgrades rather than a new design. Users can count on faster performance thanks to enhancements in CPU and GPU cores and improved efficiency in the M5 chip. Other features such as Wi‑Fi 7 support may also arrive, matching recent leaks about modest upgrades in this refresh.
OLED and the Next Overhaul
The next overhaul after the M5 update is probably going to be presented with the M6 chip. The model could ditch the MacBook Pro OLED screen and the first new chassis since 2012. Omdia stated long ago that industry analysts believe that Apple will adopt hybrid OLED screens on its 14-inch and 16-inch laptops by 2026.
Confirmation from MacRumors
Macrumors supports the date given in the Bloomberg report and adds that no M5-powered Macs will be shipped in 2025. Apple will move the M5 to its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines in early 2026, so it can more fully optimize yields and with any necessary chip design refreshes. The decision by Apple to wait to release its M5 is an indication of the cautious way in which it releases its hardware products. This transition will make sure that every new generation of chip focuses on getting the time it deserves and prepares the groundwork for making the point that a significant overhaul will be created with OLED and a new case in the months to come.
