Apple is expected to unveil its next MacBook Pro redesign as early as next month. The refreshed models will feature OLED screens, the first touchscreen on a Mac, a slimmer chassis, Dynamic Island, and several other upgrades. While rumors previously labeled this upgrade as the “MacBook Ultra,” it wasn’t clear how that name would sit alongside the existing MacBook Pro series.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman later reported that Apple would bring select design elements from the MacBook Ultra to the base MacBook Pro powered by the M7 chip. That detail made the idea of a separate “MacBook Ultra” brand seem less likely at the time.
A fresh report now reframes the situation, making both a standard MacBook Pro and a distinct MacBook Ultra feel more plausible within Apple’s lineup. According to Omdia, Apple will continue manufacturing its current miniLED display panels through 2028.
This has two key implications. First, if the existing MacBook Pro stays on sale, the new redesign will likely carry a significant price premium. Second, the upcoming high‑end model is now far more likely to be called the MacBook Ultra.
**Projected MacBook lineup over the next ~year**
**Fall 2026**
– MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)
– MacBook Air (13‑inch and 15‑inch, M5)
– MacBook Pro (miniLED, 14‑inch, M6)
– MacBook Pro (miniLED, 14‑inch and 16‑inch, M5 Pro and M5 Max)
– MacBook Ultra (OLED, 14‑inch and 16‑inch, M5 Pro and M5 Max)
**Spring 2027**
– MacBook Neo (A19 Pro)
– MacBook Air (13‑inch and 15‑inch, M6)
– MacBook Pro (OLED, 14‑inch, M7)
– MacBook Pro (miniLED, 14‑inch and 16‑inch, M5 Pro and M5 Max)
– MacBook Ultra (OLED, 14‑inch and 16‑inch, M5 Pro and M5 Max)
**Wrap up**
If everything materializes as reported, the MacBook family will be larger than ever. The older MacBook Pro models that remain in the catalog are likely to have a short lifespan, a move that appears consistent with Apple’s historical strategy of keeping entry‑level prices lower.
In this scenario, the miniLED‑equipped MacBook Pros could start around $2,499, while the Ultra would likely begin at a higher tier, perhaps $2,999.
What are your thoughts on this rumored MacBook lineup? How do you think the MacBook Ultra will be priced when it launches? Share your predictions in the comments.
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