Last month, Apple introduced the next-generation M5 chip on the updated base 14-inch MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. As we’re near the end of 2025, Apple has suggested that we won’t see any other new Mac models for the rest of this year, but that doesn’t mean we have less to look forward to next year. Based on several rumors, it looks like next year will still be a huge year for the Mac with several models in the lineup to be updated. Here are all the Macs that we expect to see next year:
MacBook Pro (M5 Pro / M5 Max)
As mentioned before, Apple has already updated only the base 14-inch MacBook Pro with the regular M5 chip. Since the M-series Pro/Max chips are announced simultaneously, it won’t be a surprise to see Apple updating the higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models a few months later. While both of these aforementioned models are expected to feature M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, don’t expect a major redesign for those models, for that anticipated redesign will come out later next year (more on that later). The upcoming MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro / M5 Max configurations are expected to come out sometime in January-March 2026.
Entry-level MacBook (A18 Pro)
For a long time, it has been rumored that Apple is working on an entry-level MacBook that would be priced below the MacBook Air. Instead of featuring an M-series chip, this “budget” MacBook will feature an A-series chip, presumably the A18 Pro. This would be the same chip that powers the iPhone 16 Pro. Keep in mind that this MacBook may be limited to just USB 3.0 transfer speeds and perhaps other compromises, too. Still, the A18 Pro should provide unparalleled levels of energy efficiency, and with an estimated price of around $700-$800, this MacBook will certainly cannibalize Chromebook sales, and it would certainly be a great addition to the MacBook lineup. I expect this budget MacBook to make its debut in the first half of 2026.
MacBook Air (M5)
The MacBook Air has been a great value, and this upcoming M5 iteration is going to be even better. The MacBook Air is offered in both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes. Don’t expect any major changes other than the M5 chip for solid performance improvements across the board. Currently, only the base 13-inch MacBook Air uses a binned variant of the M4 chip (10-core CPU/8-core GPU), and the rest of the standard configurations (for both 13-inch/15-inch) use the full-fledged variant (10-core CPU/10-core GPU). With that said, it’s possible that only the base 13-inch model will have some binned variant of the M5 chip. The rest of the standard configurations will certainly use the full M5 chip (10-core CPU/10-core GPU) that’s used on the base 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Mac mini (M5 / M5 Pro)
The Mac mini was last updated back in October 2024 with the M4/M4 Pro chip and a more compact design. It will certainly be just a spec update. The lower-priced Mac mini configurations will most likely feature the full-on M5 chip (10-core CPU/10-core GPU), and the higher-priced configurations will feature the M5 Pro chip.
Mac Studio (M5 Max / M5 Ultra)
Apple last updated the Mac Studio back in March 2025 with the M4 Max and M3 Ultra. (There has never been an M4 Ultra chip.) This was an odd update since the Mac Studio uses two different generations of Apple Silicon. Nevertheless, according to Mark Gurman, Apple is working on the M5 Ultra chip as its next generation of its most powerful chip. With that said, just like the Mac mini, this will likely be another spec upgrade with no major redesign as the Mac Studio is expected to feature the M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
Redesigned MacBook Pro (Ultra Retina XDR Display, M6 Pro / M6 Max)
Saving the best for last, Apple is gearing up for its biggest redesign for the MacBook Pro since October 2021. This significant overhaul will bring OLED displays to the MacBook for the very first time. The current iPad Pro features tandem OLED displays, which are marked as “Ultra Retina XDR Displays.” So I expect these MacBook Pro models will feature the same breakthrough display technology as that of the iPad Pro. Additionally, the displays on those models are also rumored to ditch the notch in favor of the hole-punch design, presumably taking some design cues from the iPhone’s Dynamic Island. Keep in mind that this OLED redesign will likely be exclusive to the higher-end models with M6 Pro and M6 Max, so the base MacBook Pro model won’t get this redesign until a few years later. All in all, this will be the Pro laptop that customers have been waiting for.
Conclusion
For the Mac Pro, it’s now rumored that Apple seems to be putting the Mac Pro on the back burner, according to Mark Gurman, which means that we won’t see an update to the Mac Pro anytime soon, for the Mac Studio fits the bill terrifically for almost all pro customers. For the iMac, there have been no rumors of an upcoming iMac. Since that machine is a desktop all-in-one, it doesn’t get updated as frequently as Apple’s MacBook offerings. For example, the 24-inch iMac skipped the M2 iteration, so it went from the M1 to the M3 chip.
For what it’s worth, it looks like it’s going to be another huge year for the Mac with several improvements in performance and efficiency across the board. Make sure to follow us on X or download our app in the App Store for more Apple-related news and content!
