Apple may launch OLED version of MacBook Pro in 2026, analysts are unanimously optimistic

According to the latest opinions of multiple technology analysts, Apple is “extremely likely” to launch its first MacBook Pro model with an OLED display in 2026. This prediction is in line with previous reports that the shift will The news about what will happen in 2025 is contradictory.

Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and display expert Ross Young share the same view. They believe the MacBook released next year will continue using mini-LED backlit LCD screens. Ming-Chi Kuo quoted Ross Young on Twitter, agreeing that the 2025 MacBook Pro will still use mini-LED technology. Ross Young also supports this view.

In May, market research company Omdia released a report predicting that Apple may introduce OLED technology into the MacBook Pro series as early as 2026. The report suggests that as Apple launches the OLED version of the iPad, competitors will accelerate the adoption of this technology in their tablet products. This shift is expected to significantly increase the demand for OLED displays in the mobile PC market.

Omdia’s senior principal analyst, Ricky Park, noted that OLED displays will likely be applied to the MacBook Pro series in 2026. He further stated that this move could drive significant growth in OLED demand, with the market expected to exceed 60 million units by 2031.

Additionally, there are reports of a 13-inch MacBook Air featuring older OLED technology in development. Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro are expected to use advanced 8th-generation OLED technology. Samsung Display will reportedly be the exclusive supplier of the 13-inch OLED MacBook Air. Notably, Samsung has invested $3 billion in this technology.

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