M5 MacBook Pro Release Date and Price - OLED Screen LEAK!

Summary

In this video, the upcoming MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is discussed in detail. The speaker compares it to the current M4 model, highlighting potential design similarities and spec changes, including improved CPU and GPU performance. The M5 MacBook Pro is expected to maintain the same design but will feature a more powerful M5 chip, with a 12-core GPU and a storage upgrade to 1TB. Release is anticipated in early 2026, with a price increase likely due to inflation and tariffs. The speaker also mentions the OLED display might be reserved for future M6 models, creating excitement about the next-generation MacBooks.

Takeaways

• 😀 The upcoming MacBook Pro will feature the M5 chip, the next generation of Apple’s MacBook Pro lineup.
• 😀 The current MacBook Pro, the M4 version, was released in late October 2024 with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips.
• 😀 The M4 MacBook Pro saw design changes like the addition of an extra USB-C port and a space black version, but no major design overhaul.
• 😀 The main highlight of the M4 MacBook Pro is the new M4 chip, offering a 10-core CPU and GPU with 6 efficiency cores and 4 performance cores.
• 😀 The M5 MacBook Pro is expected to keep the same design, with the main upgrade being the M5 chip.
• 😀 The M5 chip will likely feature a similar CPU architecture as the M4 but with faster and more efficient cores, offering around a 25% performance boost.
• 😀 The M5 MacBook Pro may see an increase in GPU cores, possibly adding up to 12 cores for improved graphics performance.
• 😀 RAM offerings in the M5 MacBook Pro will likely remain at 16GB as standard, with options for 24GB and 32GB.
• 😀 The storage in the M5 MacBook Pro is expected to increase, with 1TB becoming the minimum storage option, replacing the 512GB baseline in the M4.
• 😀 The release date for the M5 MacBook Pro is expected to be pushed to early 2026, likely between January and March.
• 😀 The price of the M5 MacBook Pro could increase slightly by $50 to $100 due to inflation and other factors, bringing the base price to around $1,650-$1,700.

Q & A

What is the main change expected in the next MacBook Pro with the M5 chip?

The main change in the next MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is the upgrade to the M5 chip itself, with a faster and more efficient CPU, as well as a possible increase in the GPU core count.

Will the design of the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip change from the M4 version?

No, the design is expected to remain the same as the current MacBook Pro with the M4 chip. There will be no significant design updates, such as an OLED display, which is likely reserved for the M6 version.

What are the expected improvements in the M5 chip compared to the M4 chip?

The M5 chip is expected to offer around a 25% performance boost in the CPU, with potential improvements in efficiency, and it may include a 12-core GPU instead of the 10-core found in the M4 chip.

Will the RAM options in the M5 MacBook Pro change from the M4 version?

The RAM options are expected to remain the same as the M4 MacBook Pro. The standard configuration will still feature 16GB of RAM, with optional upgrades to 24GB and 32GB.

What is the expected change in storage options for the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip?

The baseline storage for the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is expected to increase from 512GB to 1TB, as 512GB is becoming less sufficient in 2025 and beyond.

When is the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip expected to be released?

The MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is now expected to be released in early 2026, likely between January and March, instead of the previously speculated October 2025 release.

What is the expected price increase for the M5 MacBook Pro?

The price of the M5 MacBook Pro is expected to increase by $50 to $100, meaning it will likely start at around $1,650 or just below $1,700.

Will the OLED display be available in the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip?

No, the OLED display will not be available in the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip. It is expected to be introduced in the M6 version of the MacBook Pro.

What are the possible RAM configurations for the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip?

The possible RAM configurations for the M5 MacBook Pro will be 16GB as standard, with optional upgrades to 24GB and 32GB.

Why is the release date of the MacBook Pro with the M5 chip pushed to 2026?

The release date has been pushed due to delays, and Apple is expected to prioritize other devices like the iPad Pro and Vision Pro with the M5 chip before the MacBook Pro release in early 2026.