Apple is preparing a major display transition across the MacBook and iPad lineup, with OLED panels expected to reach more products between late 2026 and 2029. The roadmap includes OLED MacBook Pro models, an OLED iPad mini, OLED iPad Air models, and a new 13.8-inch MacBook planned for later in the decade.
Omdia says Apple plans to launch 14.3-inch and 16.3-inch MacBook Pro models with Hybrid OLED displays by the end of 2026. Apple is also expected to keep selling existing mini-LED MacBook Pro models until at least 2028, giving buyers two display options across different price points.
| Expected launch | Product | Display |
|---|---|---|
| Late 2026 | MacBook Pro | 14.3-inch, 16.3-inch Hybrid OLED |
| Late 2026 | iPad mini | 8.4-inch OLED, 60Hz |
| 2027 | iPad Air | 11-inch, 13-inch OLED, 60Hz |
| Mid 2027 | iPad Pro | OLED with COE technology |
| Late 2027 | MacBook Pro | OLED with LTPO technology |
| 2029 | New MacBook | 13.8-inch OLED with LTPO+ and COE |
Apple is expanding OLED across more products
The report says the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro panels will use RGB Tandem technology, while Samsung Display is expected to supply the first generation of panels. BOE is then expected to join Apple’s MacBook Pro OLED supply chain in 2028.
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Apple also plans to move the iPad Air to OLED in 2027, with Samsung Display and BOE expected to supply panels for the 11-inch and 13-inch models.
Further ahead, Apple is reportedly developing a new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook for 2029 with LTPO+, COE, an under-panel camera, and other newer display technologies. The roadmap remains subject to change as Apple adjusts product plans, supplier capacity, and costs.
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