- 0-20%: Unlikely - Lacks credible sources
- 21-40%: Questionable - Some concerns remain
- 41-60%: Plausible - Reasonable evidence
- 61-80%: Probable - Strong evidence
- 81-100%: Highly Likely - Multiple reliable sources
45%
Plausible
Apple has yet to announce its M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro models, but that doesn’t mean that the company will delay its redesigned versions sporting OLED upgrades and its first 2nm chipsets for this platform, the M6. According to the latest report, the new portable Macs are expected to arrive in Q4 2026, but the latest information states that the sole supplier of OLED panels, Samsung, has yet to initiate mass production of the core component. Previously, the Korean manufacturer was reported to be ahead of schedule with the display manufacturing, hinting that Apple would face little to no hurdles in launching its revamped MacBook Pro series.
Samsung’s initial production target for the 14-inch and 16-inch OLED M6 MacBook Pro models is 2 million units, with manufacturing expected to start in May
The A6 production line will exclusively be used for the OLED M6 MacBook Pro, with The Elec reporting that Samsung is scheduled to begin operations in May. As for why the company has a delayed start on Apple’s orders, the update is that some components for the new Macs are still under development and will likely remain so until cost issues are addressed. Given that the DRAM shortage has already put Apple in a difficult position, with the company previously reported to have secured Long-Term Agreements for only the first half of 2026, it needs to ensure that manufacturing costs are as low as possible for the M6 MacBook Pro models.
Apple is also reported to be redesigning some components to lower its price, though additional tweaking is required before these parts enter mass production. Thanks to the OLED upgrade, the revamped design coupled with touchscreen, the new M6 MacBook Pro models have been reported to be more expensive than their immediate predecessors, which may discourage buyers. Assuming Apple proceeds with a Q4 2026 launch, the report states that Samsung needs to supply Foxconn with the initial OLED panel shipment by Q3.
The Korean behemoth stated that it will invest 4.1 trillion won (approximately $2.83 billion) into its 8.6-generation OLED production line, with the facility designed to mass produce 15,000 sheets monthly, with that figure gradually increasing. This technology will also be made to attract Apple’s competitors, but most notebook makers may avoid the transition, given that they are already dealing with the DRAM crisis.
News Source: The Elec
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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