Five Apple Devices Tipped to Get the M5 Chip This Year
Apple is gearing up to launch its next-generation M5 chip later this year, and according to reliable sources, it will debut in five major products: the iPad Pro, Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac.
The M5 will reportedly be built using TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process, offering modest gains in performance and power efficiency compared to the M4. Here’s what to expect from each device.
iPad Pro: Small Upgrades, Powerful Chip
Following last year’s major OLED redesign, the 2025 iPad Pro is expected to receive a smaller update focused mainly on performance. The device may feature the M5 chip and potentially thinner bezels, though the latter is not confirmed.
Mass production is rumored to begin in the second half of the year, with a possible launch window in September or October.
Vision Pro: M5 Chip Inside, Specs Unchanged
The Vision Pro is set for an internal upgrade with the M5 chip while retaining its current design and specs. Production is expected to ramp up in Q3 2025, hinting at a late-year release.
A true Vision Pro 2 is reportedly not expected until 2028.
MacBook Pro: New Chips This Year, Redesign Next Year
Apple is planning to refresh its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips this October. However, a bigger redesign—including OLED displays and a slimmer chassis—is rumored for 2026 with the M6 chip.
Mac mini: Performance Boost Without Design Changes
A new Mac mini with M5 and M5 Pro chip options is expected later this year. Apple updated the design just last year, so the focus will likely be on internal improvements only.
iMac: M5 Upgrade on the Horizon
Apple is also preparing an updated iMac featuring the M5 chip, likely launching alongside the refreshed Mac mini and MacBook Pro. No major design changes are expected for this all-in-one desktop.
With M5-powered hardware on the way, Apple fans and power users can expect a solid performance bump across the lineup—just don’t expect dramatic redesigns until 2026.