Apple has been slowly transitioning more of its products to OLED. It started with the Apple Watch, then it was brought over to the iPhone , the iPad, and now, it looks like OLED displays are coming to the MacBook Pro in 2026 .
2026 MacBook Pro to get OLED display
According to a report from Korean publication The Elec, they claim that Apple will finally bring OLED display technology to the MacBook Pro in 2026. Samsung is reportedly one of the suppliers for the MacBook Pro OLED panels, although this shouldn’t come as a surprise. Samsung is one of the biggest display manufacturers in the world, and Apple has used their products before.
The report claims that Samsung will start production in the second quarter of 2026. It will produce OLED panels for both the 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Assuming this production date is accurate, Apple may launch its OLED laptops in the later part of the year. So, if you are planning on getting a new laptop, you might want to hold off from buying one now if you can.
The shift to OLED
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard that Apple is working on an OLED MacBook . At the moment, Apple’s latest MacBook Pros rely on mini-LED technology. The displays are already pretty amazing and colors look fantastic. However, a move to OLED could bring additional benefits. We’re talking about higher contrast ratio with deeper blacks. Plus, there is the potential for longer-lasting battery life due to the efficiency of OLED panels.
That being said, there is a bit of confusion right now on when Apple will refresh its laptops. Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman, who has a stellar track record, claims that Apple will introduce the M5 MacBook Pro in the early part of 2026 . However, if Apple plans to introduce OLED MacBook Pros later in the year, where will the M5 model fit?
Gurman’s report suggests the OLED MacBook Pro could be powered by the M6. This means that customers who buy the M5 could feel slightly cheated. Either way, we still have quite a long ways to go before Apple announces anything. So, until then, take it with a grain of salt.
