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Early rumors peg the Galaxy S27 Pro as a 6.4-inch OLED device that sits between the base S27 and the Ultra, potentially borrowing the Ultra’s main and ultrawide cameras while offering a different telephoto. Reports from ETNews and other leakers suggest “Ultra-like” features to broaden choices, but specifics aren’t confirmed and the lineup’s timing remains unclear, with a possible early-2027 release.
Lenovo has released the 14-inch ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 in North America, featuring user-replaceable LPCAMM2 RAM and Intel Panther Lake CPUs. It can be configured with up to a 75 Wh battery and a 30–120 Hz OLED display, offering Core Ultra 5 325/335 vPro or Core Ultra 7 355/365 vPro processors with RAM options up to 64 GB; pricing starts at $1,618 (CAD 2,331).
Lenovo has begun global sales of the ThinkPad X9 15P Aura Edition, a 15-inch laptop built on Intel Panther Lake with a Core Ultra X7 358H, offering up to 64 GB RAM, an 88 Wh battery, and a 1,100‑nit OLED display in a 1.5 kg chassis; the North American config ships with 32 GB RAM, 1 TB storage and a touchscreen at about US$2,899, while other regions will offer up to 64 GB RAM and non‑touch OLED options with varying pricing.
Dell's XPS 16 (2026) delivers a stylish, big 16-inch chassis with an optional OLED display, solid performance from Intel Panther Lake CPUs and integrated Arc graphics, and strong battery life, but its premium price and limited upgradeability (soldered RAM, no second SSD slot, no SD card slot) limit its appeal for graphics-heavy tasks compared with some rivals.
Apple is reportedly planning two Ultra-branded devices in the coming year: a foldable iPhone Ultra that would sit above the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and may ship later with limited availability, and a MacBook Ultra featuring an OLED touchscreen positioned above the MacBook Pro, with launch timing potentially delayed by memory-supply constraints.
Macworld reports Apple plans to extend its Ultra branding beyond the Apple Watch to a foldable iPhone Ultra (debuting this fall alongside iPhone 18 Pro models) and a MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen (targeting early 2027, possibly delayed by RAM shortages), with rumors that Ultra branding could also reach iPad and AirPods and a Mac Studio M5 Ultra; base iPhone and iPhone Air upgrades are expected later in 2027 as part of a broader Ultra rollout.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans a major redesign of the high-end MacBook line by early 2027, potentially branding the top model as 'MacBook Ultra' with an OLED touchscreen, a Dynamic Island-style camera hole, M6 Pro/Max chips on TSMC’s 2nm process, a thinner chassis, and built-in cellular connectivity; RAM supply constraints and timing could push the launch from late 2026 to early 2027, with the entry-level 14-inch Pro using M6 likely receiving fewer changes.
The Asus Zenbook A16 is a 16-inch OLED laptop weighing under 3 pounds, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme with 48GB RAM and 1TB SSD. It delivers strong on‑device AI performance and solid general speed, plus a vivid 3K OLED display, six speakers, and excellent battery life (~14.5 hours streaming). However, gaming performance lags behind Intel-based rivals, there’s no second M.2 slot for expansion, and Windows on ARM can pose app-compatibility issues. It includes a 1080p webcam with Windows Hello IR, a full‑size SD card slot, and a port-rich lineup (USB-C 4, USB-A, HDMI). The tested model is priced around $1,700. Overall, a top AI-oriented laptop for productivity and portability, with caveats for gamers and upgradability.
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.