Apple may be working on the latest MacBook Pro models with the next generation M5 chip. The high-tech giant reportedly has begun mass production of the M5 chips, and South Korean media reports suggest that these new devices could arrive in the second half of 2025. However, the MacBook Air M5 model may take a little longer to debut. Here’s everything you need to know.
A leak from ET News claims that Apple began packaging the M5 chip last month, suggesting that the company is on track to the production stage. Packaging is one of the final steps in semiconductor manufacturing following the manufacture of chips. Taiwan’s ASE Group reportedly has begun mass production of the base model of the M5, with other manufacturers such as Amkor and China’s JCET coming soon.
The M5 chip is said to be manufactured using TSMC’s advanced 3-nanometer technology. This provides a noticeable improvement in efficiency and performance compared to previous chips. However, Apple reportedly chose to skip the more advanced 2NM process, perhaps due to cost considerations. However, the high-end M5 Pro, M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips are expected to offer significant performance improvements through innovative design technologies.
But how does this happen? The 3D chip stacking process, also known as an integrated chip (SOIC) technology system, has been reported to allow Apple to improve thermal management and reduce power leakage for higher versions of the M5 chip. Battery life and performance. The base model of the M5 is in production, but it is reported that the high-end variant will continue as soon as Apple expands its production facilities.
Interestingly, Macrumors suggests that the first device with the M5 chip might not be a MacBook, but a new iPad Pro, due to be released in late 2025 or early 2026. The MacBook Pro is expected to continue in the second half of 2025. , the MacBook Air with the M5 variant could debut by early 2026, but there are also speculations about the upgraded version of Apple’s Vision Pro headset, which integrates the M5 chip.
At the moment, Apple has not officially confirmed these developments. However, with mass production already underway, the company may be preparing next-generation Mac devices with M5 chips.
