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Industry sources say Google’s Pixel 11 will use Samsung’s M16 OLED panels, promising top brightness, color, durability, and power efficiency; with no official specifications yet, the display upgrade could make the Pixel 11 noticeably sharper if confirmed.
Apple is reportedly planning a 24-inch OLED iMac with about 600 nits of brightness and ~218 PPI, sourcing samples from Samsung Display and LG Display. The current 24-inch iMac uses LCD at 500 nits. Samsung is expected to ship 220 PPI QD-OLED samples in the second half of 2026, while LG’s approach may use a 5-stack design with new eLEAP/fLEAP tech. Apple reportedly aims to launch the OLED iMac in 2029–2030, following an M5-powered update to the current model.
Rumors point to a late-2026 release of the MacBook Ultra, a premium touchscreen laptop positioned above the MacBook Pro. It would use a tandem OLED display with up to 1,000 nits SDR and 2,000 nits HDR, a redesigned hinge, and 2nm Apple M6 Pro/Max chips, plus 5G connectivity and Wi‑Fi 7. Expected pricing starts around $2,499 for a 14-inch and $2,999 for a 16-inch model, with Samsung reportedly producing OLED panels; branding could also surface as MacBook Studio in some reports.
Bloomberg reports Apple will introduce OLED to the MacBook Pro first (late 2026/early 2027) while an OLED MacBook Air isn’t expected until 2028 or 2029, due to the high cost and scaling challenges of large OLED panels. The company aims to move OLED across flagship Macs and iPads over time, but Air-sized OLEDs won’t arrive for several years. An interim mini-LED update isn’t currently supported by rumors.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple’s next MacBook Pro will receive a major OLED upgrade, a thinner design with touchscreen and Dynamic Island, and M6 Pro/Max chips built on TSMC’s 2nm process, with a release window in late 2026 to early 2027 and potential positioning above the Pro as a new 'MacBook Ultra'; the MacBook Air is expected to gain OLED later in 2028–2029.
Samsung’s Galaxy Book6 Ultra borrows design cues from the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (rounded corners, no numeric keypad, side speakers, large haptic trackpad) to create a premium 16-inch multimedia laptop. It pairs an Intel Panther Lake CPU with GeForce RTX 5070, offers up to 64 GB RAM and two M.2 SSDs, and delivers strong performance, decent battery life, and a touchscreen—though it trades some keyboard comfort and comes with a premium price, with the OLED panel slightly behind the MacBook Pro’s Mini-LED HDR in brightness.
Samsung's Galaxy Book6 Ultra is a premium 16-inch multimedia laptop that combines a vivid OLED touchscreen with an RTX 5070 GPU and Panther Lake CPU, delivering strong performance, superb speakers, and excellent OLED battery life. The chassis mimics a MacBook Pro 16, but RAM is soldered and port selection is limited (two USB‑C, one USB‑A) with no SD Express. PWM flicker at high brightness is a caveat. Priced at 3599 euros, it targets buyers wanting top-tier visuals and portability, though the MacBook Pro remains a benchmark for brightness, ports, and thermals.
Honor’s MagicBook Pro 14 2026 front-loads Intel’s Panther Lake Core Ultra 5 338H with an Arc B370 iGPU, delivering strong CPU/GPU performance in a 14.6-inch OLED, 120 Hz touchscreen. It sports 32 GB RAM (soldered), a 1 TB YMTC PC411 SSD (with a second M.2 slot), and a large 92 Wh battery that NotebookCheck reports enables long Wi‑Fi endurance (~15 hours). The chassis is sturdy and cool with quiet operation, and a haptic trackpad plus Thunderbolt 4/ports improve usability, though it’s a touch thicker than some rivals. Downsides include non-upgradable RAM due to soldering, PWM flicker, and the absence of Wi‑Fi 7 and a card reader. Prices were not announced at press time, but the overall package is described as an excellent all‑rounder with a superb OLED display and robust performance.
Ahead of MWC, Honor teases the MagicPad 4 at a claimed 4.8mm thickness (camera bump excluded), featuring a 12.3-inch 165Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, 13MP rear and 9MP front cameras, eight speakers, and MagicOS 10 on Android 16; pricing and release details are not yet announced.
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro that replaces the notch with an interactive Dynamic Island and updates macOS to be more touch-friendly, including on-screen controls and iPad-style gestures. The 14-inch and 16-inch models are expected to launch toward the end of 2026, powered by M6 Pro/Max chips on a 2-nm process, while Apple keeps the keyboard and trackpad and plans two refreshes in 2026.
Industry reports from TheElec (picked up by 9to5Mac) suggest Apple’s next-gen M5 MacBook Pro could debut in late 2026 with a significant redesign: a slimmer chassis, a punch-hole FaceTime camera replacing the notch, and the potential for an OLED display and touchscreen—though specifics remain unconfirmed leaks.
Lenovo’s Yoga Pro 9i 16 Aura Edition is a high-end 16-inch laptop pairing a 2.8K OLED display with a Core Ultra 9 CPU and RTX 5050/5060 GPU, delivering strong creator-focused performance and quiet thermals in a premium chassis. It excels for content work and light gaming, though the aesthetics are understated and the speakers are a bit hollow. With a price around $1,950 and a Gen 11 successor on the horizon, it remains a compelling yet not-expensive flagship option for creators seeking power and a stunning screen.
Asus’s ZenBook Duo UX8407 is redesigned for 2026 with a sleeker hinge and two 144 Hz OLED displays, now powered by Intel Panther Lake CPUs and the Arc B390 iGPU for a roughly 70% graphics uplift versus the old model and competitive gaming performance, with €2,599 for the top SKU (Core Ultra X9 388H + Arc B390) and €2,299 for the base model; it’s praised as the best dual‑screen convertible on the market, though it’s thicker and heavier, RAM is soldered, there’s no card reader, and the EU bundle omits a charger, while Wi‑Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and included stylus add convenience.
At CES 2026, Asus announced an upgraded ZenBook A14 with a Snapdragon X2 Elite processor, a 16-inch option, OLED display, long battery life of over 28 hours, and modern ports, maintaining its lightweight and durable design, but pricing and availability are yet to be revealed.
Lenovo has unveiled a concept for a rollable gaming laptop at CES 2026, featuring a flexible OLED display that expands from 16 inches to 24 inches, aimed at esports professionals and users seeking maximum screen space, with high-end specs including an Intel Core Ultra processor and Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU.