Apple's OLED MacBook Pro Set for 2026 With Slimmer, Hybrid Display Design

The MacBook Pro's transition to OLED technology aims to deliver improved brightness, contrast, and efficiency, while a thinner design underscores Apple's focus on portability.

Apple is reportedly on track to release its first OLED MacBook Pro in 2026, featuring a hybrid OLED display and a significantly thinner design.
The hybrid OLED technology combines a glass substrate with thin-film encapsulation, offering better brightness, contrast, and power efficiency compared to current mini-LED models.
Samsung Display is producing test samples for the OLED panels, with an estimated annual production of 3 to 5 million units, far below its full production capacity.
Apple plans to continue using mini-LED displays for its 2025 MacBook Pro models, which are expected to see only minor performance upgrades with new M5-series chips.
The rumored OLED MacBook Pro represents a broader effort by Apple to create thinner and lighter devices across its product lineup.