Apple might soon address the price concerns surrounding its MacBooks. Reports suggest that the company is developing a new, more affordable MacBook model. This upcoming MacBook is rumored to feature an A-series iPhone chipset, allowing for potentially lower pricing. According to DigiTimes, this budget-friendly MacBook could use the A18 Pro processor, mirroring the chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro. This switch from the M-series chipsets to the A-series will allow Apple to lower the cost, making the MacBook more accessible, potentially around the ₹50,000 price point.
**Apple MacBook Price and Potential**
The Apple A-series MacBook is expected to be priced at $599 (approximately ₹52,370) or $699 (approximately ₹61,113). If the price falls in this range, it would be the most affordable MacBook ever offered. Current M4 MacBook models start at ₹99,990. This signals Apple’s move to introduce a laptop at a more competitive, mid-range price.
**How Apple Will Achieve Lower Prices**
The report also details the potential specs, including a 12.9-inch screen instead of the typical 13.6-inch. The use of an A-series chipset, along with a smaller display, will contribute to cost savings. The new MacBook could be available in silver, blue, pink, and yellow. While using an iPhone chipset could seem like a compromise, the A18 Pro is a high-performing processor, even outperforming the M1 in some benchmarks. Apple will likely optimize the A18 Pro for the MacBook, potentially improving overall performance. Customers can expect long battery life from the new MacBook, similar to the M-series devices.