Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul of the MacBook Pro line for 2026. New 14‑inch and 16‑inch models will still include updated chips like M5 Pro and M5 Max in early 2026, but an even bigger redesign is expected later in the year. Multiple sources (including Bloomberg and supply-chain analysts) say the late-2026 MacBook Pros will feature OLED displays, all-new chassis designs, and Apple’s first 2nm processors (codenamed M6). These rumors align with Apple’s past update patterns – for example, Apple refreshed the MacBook Pro line twice in 2023 – suggesting the second refresh could arrive in 2026 with these new technologies.

Key Rumored Features

OLED displays with touch input: The 2026 models are expected to drop mini-LED in favor of OLED panels, yielding richer colors and true blacks. Industry reports also indicate the new screens will support touch interaction, a first for MacBook Pro, matching analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s prediction and Bloomberg’s reporting.

2nm M6 Pro/Max chips: Apple will introduce next-generation M6 Pro and M6 Max chips built on TSMC’s cutting-edge 2nm process. This jump should deliver significant performance and efficiency gains over the current 3nm M5 chips. Early leaks even suggest Apple may stay on TSMC’s initial 2nm node (N2) rather than moving immediately to the improved N2P, relying on architectural improvements to boost speed.

Thinner design with Dynamic Island: The chassis will be much slimmer than today’s models. The classic notch will go away, replaced by a hole-punch camera cutout or iPhone-style “Dynamic Island” at the top of the screen. Reports note that Apple aims to trim thickness without removing ports like HDMI or SD card slots, which it had added back in 2021.

Built-in 5G connectivity: Apple may introduce integrated cellular modems to the MacBook Pro for the first time. The company is currently developing its own C1 and C2 5G modems. Apple plans to include this technology in the 2026 redesign. The new MacBook Pro models could offer native LTE and 5G connectivity. Users would no longer need to rely on a phone hotspot for mobile internet access.

New 2nm M6 Chips

Apple’s 2026 MacBook Pros will be powered by the new M6 chip family. The M6 Pro and M6 Max are expected to use TSMC’s 2nm manufacturing process. This marks a full process node jump from the 3nm M5 chips used in current Mac models.

Analysts suggest Apple may rely on TSMC’s first-generation 2nm technology, known as N2. The company may skip the slightly improved N2P version. Instead, Apple is expected to focus on architectural improvements to boost performance.

Moving to a 2nm process allows Apple to place more transistors in the same space. This should improve performance-per-watt and overall efficiency. Industry estimates suggest gains of around 15–30% in speed or power efficiency compared to 3nm chips. Apple’s CPU core optimizations are also expected to play a major role.

Early reports indicate that the base 14-inch MacBook Pro could launch with a standard M6 chip. Higher-end models would still use M6 Pro and M6 Max processors. The largest design changes are expected to appear mainly in premium configurations.

Design and Connectivity Upgrades

Beyond the display and silicon, the 2026 MacBook Pros will see other design overhauls. Both sizes will adopt a new, thinner unibody compared to today’s thicker chassis. To achieve the cleaner look, Apple is foregoing the notch, instead using a small hole-punch or Dynamic Island cutout for the webcam. Despite the slim profile, reports indicate Apple intends to keep useful ports like HDMI, MagSafe, and the SD card slot intact. Apple is also working on bringing its custom cellular modems to Mac, so the 2026 MacBook Pros are likely to be the first with optional built-in 5G/LTE connectivity. Together, these updates would make the MacBook Pro both more versatile and more portable for professionals on the go.

Launch Timeline

All indications suggest the OLED MacBook Pro with the 2nm M6 chip will launch in late 2026 or early 2027. Korea’s industry outlet The Elec reported a fourth-quarter 2026 release window. The report also claims mass production of OLED panels and chips could begin by mid-2026.

Many analysts expect Apple to introduce the redesigned MacBook Pro during an October 2026 event. However, early availability may be limited.

Before that launch, Apple is still expected to release an interim MacBook Pro update featuring M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which are expected to introduce advanced packaging improvements, as detailed in Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max March 2026 launch with new SoIC technology.

The refresh may also arrive alongside macOS 26.3 in early 2026. Industry experts believe the 2026 redesign could become the biggest MacBook Pro upgrade in years.

Overall, current reports suggest Apple is preparing a major refresh of the MacBook Pro lineup. The update is expected to introduce OLED displays, a thinner design, and advanced 2nm processors.

Sources: Credible leaks and analyst reports (including Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, The Elec, Ming-Chi Kuo and industry news sites) cited above.