First 5G-Enabled MacBook Pro Could Launch Next Year: Report

By Shikhar Mehrotra • Updated On Aug 15, 2025

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For cellular connectivity, Apple will reportedly use its “Centauri” chip, which is the codename for the company’s first in-house 5G modem, the C1 subsystem.
Regarding the arrival of M5 MacBook models, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently claimed that the Cupertino giant won’t release the M5-powered MacBooks this year

We’ve been hearing about a 5G-capable MacBook Pro for quite some time, and a new report suggests that it could now come next year, as part of the M5 MacBook lineup.

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Publication Finds References To Cellular MacBook in Apple’s Internal Code

According to a report by Macworld, Apple’s internal code reveals that the company is “at least experimenting” with a MacBook Pro model that supports cellular connectivity. The MacBook model is powered by the M5 Pro chip, with the codename “t6050.”

For cellular connectivity, Apple will reportedly use its “Centauri” chip, which is the codename for the company’s first in-house 5G modem, the C1 subsystem. For those catching up, C1 is the most energy-efficient cellular modem ever on an Apple iPhone.

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M5 MacBook Pro Models Might Not Come Until Next Year

Regarding the arrival of M5 MacBook models, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently claimed that the Cupertino giant won’t release the M5-powered MacBooks this year (likely to give the M4 MacBooks enough time to stay on the shelves).

Previously, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman had stated that cellular MacBooks won’t arrive until 2026. From what it looks like, Apple’s first cellular MacBook, likely a MacBook Pro model, will debut in 2026 alongside the rest of the lineup.

Apple could follow a similar strategy as the Apple Watch, wherein buyers get the option to buy a MacBook with Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity or cellular connectivity (5G) for on-the-go access to the internet.

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Shikhar Mehrotra

Shikhar Mehrotra is a seasoned technology writer and reviewer with over five years of experience covering consumer tech across India and global markets. At Smartprix, he has authored more than 1,700 articles, including news stories, features, comparisons, and product reviews spanning automobiles, smartphones, chipsets, wearables, laptops, home appliances, and operating systems. Shikhar has reviewed flagship devices such as the iPhone 16, Galaxy S25+, and Sennheiser HD 505 Open-Ear headphones. He also contributes regularly to Smartprix’s growing automotive section.

With a deep understanding of both iOS and Android ecosystems, Shikhar specializes in daily tech news, how-to explainers, product comparisons, and in-depth reviews. His DSLR photography in product reviews is recognized as among the best on the team.

Before joining Smartprix, Shikhar wrote for leading publications including Forbes Advisor India, Republic World, and ScreenRant. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Lucknow.

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