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.