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OLED MacBook Pro Targeted for Late 2026 as Samsung Preps Panel Production

Limited initial volumes plus strict cost and quality targets could still push the schedule later.

Overview

  • The Elec reports that Samsung Display is expected to be the sole supplier of 14‑inch and 16‑inch OLED panels for the next MacBook Pro.
  • Prototypes are slated at Samsung’s Gen 8 A6 facility later in 2025, with component production in the first quarter of 2026 and panel output beginning in the second quarter.
  • Initial volumes are estimated at roughly 2–3 million panels, with capacity to scale toward 10 million units annually if required.
  • Apple is said to be pressing to reduce component costs, and the launch window could shift if pricing or new parts fail to meet its specifications.
  • The upcoming models are widely rumored to deliver a thinner, lighter redesign with an OLED screen that may omit the notch.