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Apple to Launch a ‘More Affordable’ MacBook With a 13 inch Screen, A18 Pro SoC: Report

Apple to Launch a ‘More Affordable’ MacBook With a 13-inch Screen, A18 Pro SoC: Report

The purported Apple MacBook may offer support for Apple Intelligence features courtesy of the A18 Pro SoC.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 1 July 2025 09:52 IST

Apple to Launch a ‘More Affordable’ MacBook With a 13-inch Screen, A18 Pro SoC: Report

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Highlights

Apple's more affordable MacBook is reported to come with a 13-inch screen
The laptop's mass production is slated to begin in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026
It could be available in blue, pink, silver, and yellow colour options

Apple is said to have plans of introducing a more affordable version of its MacBook in the coming years. According to a seasoned industry analyst, the purported laptop will sport a compact display, similar to the current base-level MacBook Air. It will be powered by a flagship iPhone processor. The Cupertino-based tech giant reportedly expects to recover its shipment numbers to the pre-Covid-19 period, with the affordable MacBook anticipated to have a high share.

Apple's Affordable MacBook Pro Details

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared details about the purported affordable MacBook. It is said to come with a 13-inch screen, the same size as the display on the base MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models. It will reportedly be powered by an A18 Pro chipset.

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— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) June 30, 2025

Notably, this processor also powers the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It supports the Apple Intelligence suite of artificial intelligence (AI) features, which indicates Apple's upcoming laptop may also too. While other details remain under wraps, the more affordable MacBook is expected to hit mass production in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025 or Q1 2026. It may ship in blue, pink, silver, and yellow colour options.

As per the analyst, the Cupertino-based tech giant aims to increase its total MacBook shipments and bring them to the pre-Covid-19 period. It is estimated to ship 20 million MacBook units in 2025, whereas its shipments may increase to 25 million in 2026.

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Kuo suggests that the more affordable MacBook model could account for 5-7 million units among the total shipments next year.

Consequently, Everwin Precision is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of Apple's new model. The China-based company designs, produces, and sells electronic components. As of today, the company supplies casings for the MacBook Pro and is soon said to begin the same for the MacBook Air as well.

Additionally, it is also reported to serve as the reference design supplier as part of the New Product Introduction (NPI). Kuo states that courtesy of Apple, the company expects its revenue to grow by up to 20 percent YoY and profits to increase to up to 40 percent YoY in 2026.

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Display 6.90-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

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iPhone 16 Pro

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NEWS

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Apple A18 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1206x2622 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More