Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro Launched With Tandem OLED Display and M5 Pro, M5 Max Chips

Apple Touchscreen MacBook Pro: Features, Specifications, Prices and Availability

Apple has officially introduced its first MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, bringing touch-based interaction to the Mac for the first time. Announced on October 28, 2026, the new MacBook Pro features a tandem OLED display marketed as PROLED XDR, Apple’s M5 Pro and M5 Max processors, up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of storage. The laptop will be available in 14-inch and 16-inch variants, with pre-orders opening across international markets from October 28 onwards.

The biggest change is the introduction of touchscreen functionality. Users can scroll through webpages, pinch to zoom into photographs, drag and drop presentation slides, and double-tap windows to expand them. The touch sensor is integrated directly into the display panel to reduce input latency. Apple has also introduced touch-based creative workflows, allowing graphic designers to draw directly on the screen, musicians to play software instruments and developers to test touch functionality in their iOS and iPadOS applications.

The new PROLED XDR display uses tandem OLED technology with two self-illuminating pixel layers. Apple claims peak HDR and SDR brightness of up to 2,000 nits, a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 and a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display supports both P3 and Adobe RGB colour gamuts. An optional nano-texture finish is available to reduce reflections and glare, making the screen suitable for professional photography, video editing and colour grading.

For performance, Apple is offering M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. The laptop supports up to 128GB of unified memory and up to 16TB of SSD storage. It runs macOS 27 with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI. The new Dynamic Island also arrives on Mac, providing access to Spotlight search, Live Activities and Siri. Users can interact with notifications, control music, answer calls and access real-time updates through this interface.

Battery life is rated at up to 24 hours, according to Apple. The new models weigh approximately three pounds for the 14-inch version and four pounds for the 16-inch version. Audio is handled by an upgraded six-speaker system that Apple says delivers 50 per cent deeper bass. Other hardware features include a 12MP Center Stage camera, studio-quality microphones and Thunderbolt 5 connectivity. Apple has also confirmed compatibility with applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Notion, Canva, Zoom, Adobe Lightroom, DaVinci Resolve, Blender and Cinema 4D.

Pricing varies by country and processor configuration. In India, the 14-inch M5 Pro model starts at ₹3,49,900, while the 16-inch version costs ₹4,09,900. The M5 Max variants are priced at ₹5,49,900 and ₹5,89,900, respectively. In the United States, prices start at $2,899 for the 14-inch M5 Pro and $3,399 for the 16-inch model. The M5 Max versions start at $4,499 and $4,799. In the United Kingdom, M5 Pro models start at £2,899 and £3,399, while M5 Max versions cost £4,499 and £4,799.

Singapore prices start at S$3,999 and S$4,499 for M5 Pro, and S$6,299 and S$6,499 for M5 Max. In the UAE, the respective starting prices are AED 11,999 and AED 14,499 for M5 Pro, and AED 19,299 and AED 20,999 for M5 Max. Australian prices begin at A$4,599 and A$5,499 for M5 Pro, while M5 Max models start at A$6,999 and A$7,699. In Saudi Arabia, the M5 Pro variants start at SAR 13,999 and SAR 15,999, while M5 Max models cost SAR 21,999 and SAR 22,999.

Apple has scheduled general availability for November 6, 2026, in markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, UAE and Australia. In India and Saudi Arabia, availability is scheduled to begin on November 9. Pre-orders have opened according to individual regional schedules. With its tandem OLED display, touchscreen support and M5-series processors, the new MacBook Pro marks Apple’s first major move towards touch-based interaction on its professional laptop range.