Apple’s Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, has officially teased that “something powerful is coming.” In a short promotional animation, a V-shaped outline (the Roman numeral for 5) and five repeating “M” letters subtly hinted at the upcoming M5 chip. According to multiple reports, Apple is expected to unveil the next-generation M5 processor this week — and the 14-inch MacBook Pro will likely be the first device to feature it.
Release Date
According to recent reports from trusted sources like Bloomberg and MacRumors, Apple is expected to announce the new M5 MacBook Pro in October 2025, alongside other M5-powered Macs. Pre-orders could begin shortly after the announcement, with shipments likely starting by the end of the month. This aligns with Apple’s typical fall release cycle for professional Mac models.
M5 MacBook Pro (2025): Rumored Features
1. M5 Chip
The upcoming MacBook Pro is expected to be among the first Macs powered by Apple’s M5 chip.
Built on TSMC’s advanced 3-nanometer (N3P) process, the M5 is said to deliver noticeable gains in both performance and power efficiency compared to the M4.
Notably, reports indicate that Apple will first release the base M5 MacBook Pro, while the M5 Pro and M5 Max variants are planned for early 2026.
2. Design and Display
While the performance jump is significant, design changes appear to be minimal. Industry insiders believe the 14-inch chassis will remain largely identical to the M4 model — retaining its sleek aluminum enclosure, Liquid Retina XDR display, and MagSafe 3 charging.
That said, Apple may introduce a new color option, as seen in the teaser where a blue-tinted MacBook Pro briefly appeared. This could mark the first design refresh since the introduction of Space Black.
3. M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple is reportedly planning a staggered release:
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The standard M5 MacBook Pro is coming this October.
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The M5 Pro and M5 Max configurations will follow in early 2026, likely alongside the next Mac Studio or MacBook Air refresh.
This phased approach lets Apple fine-tune chip yields and market demand while ensuring the M5 base model reaches consumers sooner.
What Else Is Coming
According to Bloomberg and TechRadar, Apple’s October event could also include:
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A new iPad Pro with an OLED display,
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The official launch of the Vision Pro headset, and
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A range of minor Mac updates alongside macOS Tahoe rollout.
If accurate, the M5 MacBook Pro would be the headline product of Apple’s 2025 lineup — bridging the gap between the M4 generation and future 2-nanometer chips expected in 2026.
Conclusion
From what we know so far, the M5 MacBook Pro (2025) will represent a refined evolution rather than a full redesign. The biggest leap lies inside the chassis — the new M5 processor promises faster performance, better power management, and enhanced AI capabilities — while the exterior remains classically MacBook Pro.
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