Sorry Apple fans, looks like we won’t see an OLED MacBook Pro until 2026
Prepare to be disappointed again
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Coming on the heels of a report that seemed toconfirm a lack of an OLED MacBook Probefore 2026, yet another report throws a wrench at expectations.
It seems thatSamsungwill start mass-producing the 8th-generationOLEDscreens in the first half of 2026, according to a report from UBI Research (viaBGR). UBI stated that “Samsung Display decided to invest in the 8th generation OLED line for IT products early this year,” which includes laptops, tablets, and monitors.
Back in 2021,Samsung had been in talks with Appleabout developing the OLED screen for the latter’s MacBooks. Initially, this model would have launched in 2025 but even then had been postponed, with later reports confirming it. The UBI report follows that after the $3.1 billion investment in said tech, the South Korean manufacturer ordered equipment and is planning on producing it with the OLED MacBook Pro.
And even if Samsung delivers on 8th-gen OLED screens by early 2026,Applewill still have the final say on release dates for the OLED MacBook Pros, meaning those could launch in the second half of 2026 or even as late as 2027. This is supported by an earlier report from Korean tech siteThe Elec, which stated that we won’t be seeing the first OLED MacBook for up to four years from 2023.
Apparently, bothLGDisplay and BOE are also planning to develop 8th-generation OLED screens but still need to secure investment funds and customers first.
Even more bad news
There could be another factor in Apple fans not only enduring a massive delay in OLED MacBook Pros but not seeing one at all. Declining sales.
According to a May 2023 report fromThe Elec, Apple’s revenue declined in Q2 2023 compared to 2022, and with 8th-gen OLED tech requiring larger substrates, which neither Samsung nor LG has developed yet, the costs for these new OLED panels might be a big issue for Apple.
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The Korean companies are “undecided how much Apple will pay” for these panels, so until Apple officially announces anything about the OLED MacBook Pro, we wouldn’t bother holding our collective breath. Chances arewe’ll see an OLED MacBook Air much sooneranyway.
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Named by the CTA as a CES 2023 Media Trailblazer, Allisa is a Computing Staff Writer who covers breaking news and rumors in the computing industry, as well as reviews, hands-on previews, featured articles, and the latest deals and trends. In her spare time you can find her chatting it up on her two podcasts, Megaten Marathon and Combo Chain, as well as playing any JRPGs she can get her hands on.
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