- Apple confirms M5 MacBook Pro launch through an official teaser shared by marketing chief Greg Joswiak on X.
- Next-generation M5 chip built on TSMC’s 3nm process promises faster performance and better power efficiency.
- Base model expected first, with M5 Pro and M5 Max versions reportedly arriving in early 2026.
Apple has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of its new MacBook Pro, which will use the next-generation M5 chip. The news came from a short M5 MacBook Pro teaser video shared on X by Greg Joswiak, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing. The video’s caption, “Mmmmm… something powerful is coming,” strongly hints at the M5 chip (using five ‘M’s) and the arrival of the next MacBook Pro line.
M5 MacBook Pro teaser offers clues
The M5 MacBook Pro teaser video shows the outline of a sleek MacBook folding into a “V” shape, which is likely a visual hint at the Roman numeral for five (for the M5 chip). The video also highlights a bluish tint on the laptop, which suggests that Apple might introduce a new sky blue color option, similar to its recent MacBook Air and iPhone models.
The M5 chip, faster and efficient
According to reports from industry analysts and benchmark leaks, the Apple M5 chip will be built using TSMC’s advanced 3nm process, making it faster and more efficient than the M4 chip.
A recent benchmark of the M5-powered iPad Pro showed about 12% faster multi-core CPU speed and 36% faster GPU speed compared to the M4. The M5 chip in the iPad Pro has 9 CPU cores, while the MacBook Pro is expected to feature a 10-core CPU, matching the current M4 MacBook Pro setup.
Design and features
While big design changes are not expected, Apple may add minor updates, including the rumored new color finish. The body of the laptop is likely to be the same as the M4 MacBook Pro, keeping its tough aluminum build, Liquid Retina XDR display, and MagSafe charging.
Some analysts suggest Apple might add newer parts like the N1 networking chip, which supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, or upgrade the front camera to the 18-megapixel Center Stage camera used in the iPhone 17 lineup. However, these possible improvements have not been officially confirmed.
Launch timeline and model variants
Based on Apple’s launch history, the base M5 MacBook Pro is expected to be released first, likely in the 14-inch version. The more powerful M5 Pro and M5 Max models are expected to follow in early 2026. Recent regulatory filings, which mentioned only one new MacBook model, support the idea of this staggered release schedule.
Given the timing of the teaser from Apple’s executive, industry experts believe Apple could officially unveil the M5 MacBook Pro as early as this week.
