Apple plans to release updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips as early as March 2026, but industry watchers suggest holding off for a more substantial upgrade later this year. These spring models offer only processor improvements, lacking design or display changes.

The real revolution arrives in late 2026 with OLED MacBook Pro models featuring 2-nanometer M6 chips, redesigned chassis, and Apple’s first touchscreen implementation for Macs. This marks the most significant hardware overhaul since Apple’s 2020 transition to custom silicon. While iPhones and iPads adopted OLED earlier, the technology’s Mac debut promises deeper blacks and better contrast for creative workflows.

Touch capability – long resisted by Apple executives – could reshape how users interact with macOS. Premium 14-inch and 16-inch models will likely get these upgrades first, though costs may push OLED to a single ultra-high-end configuration. Buyers needing immediate upgrades might consider Apple’s existing M3 Pro models or standard M5 MacBooks, which won’t receive the advanced display tech.