The upcoming MacBook will use Apple’s A18 Pro chip instead of the M-series.
Expected to feature a 13-inch display and come in silver, pink, and yellow.
Targeted for mass production with 5–7 million units to launch in 2026.
MacBooks have grown in popularity, and reports suggest that Apple may release a new variant, which will be the brand’s most affordable laptop to date. This comes after Ming-Chi Kuo stated in his post that the company is working on a new budget laptop powered not by an M-series chip, but by the upcoming A18 Pro processor, which is also used in the iPhone 16 Pro.
According to Kuo, Apple plans to mass-produce the new model in late 2025 or early 2026, with a target shipment of 5 to 7 million units during the launch year. With this, the company hopes to attract a large number of customers looking for entry-level laptops.
However, the full specifications remain under wraps. But Kuo states that the device will get a 13-inch display size similar to the current MacBook Air. The biggest change would be the introduction of A-series chips instead of traditional M-series chipsets. It also makes sense as Apple’s A18 Pro chipset offers a strong single-core performance (~3500 on Geekbench) and multi-core scores (~8780) comparable to the original M1 chip, which is still a relevant option, even today.
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Visually, the company may offer some flair with new casing colour options like silver, pink, and yellow, a possible nod to the design philosophy which we have seen with iMac and old MacBook models.
However, Kuo did not reveal the price range. Technically, Apple has never introduced a new MacBook priced below $999. However, if this new model is introduced at this price point, it is expected to significantly expand the Mac ecosystem.
Yet, it remains to be seen how Apple will strike a balance between cost savings and performance differences, as well as convincing customers that the A18-powered machine is both affordable and powerful enough to handle all of their daily tasks.
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