Apple plans to refresh its Mac product lineup starting in the second half of 2025, introducing the M5 series chips across models including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro. Additionally, a new budget-friendly 13-inch notebook powered by the A18 Pro chip is in development, targeting a broader market.
M5 Chip Integration Across Mac Models
The upcoming Mac lineup will feature the M5 series chips, manufactured using TSMC¡¯s advanced 3nm process. Apple has opted to continue with 3nm rather than transitioning to 2nm, likely to manage production costs. The chip distribution across models is as follows:
- M5 Standard: iMac, 13-inch MacBook Air, 15-inch MacBook Air
- M5 Pro: Mac mini, 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro
- M5 Max: 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro
Following the M5 rollout, Apple is expected to introduce M6 series chips in 2026, with the MacBook Pro series upgrading to M6 Pro and M6 Max variants.
Budget-Friendly 13-Inch Notebook with A18 Pro
Apple is developing a 13-inch notebook powered by the A18 Pro chip, the same processor used in iPhone models. This device aims to offer high performance and low power consumption at a more accessible price point, challenging perceptions of Apple¡¯s products as premium-only. The A18 Pro¡¯s efficiency may enable a redesigned cooling system, potentially eliminating traditional vents to enhance the device¡¯s sleek, integrated design.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates that this notebook could enter mass production by late 2025 or early 2026, positioning it as a competitive option in the laptop market.
