MacBook Neo 2: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple unveiled the latest MacBook Neo in earlier this year, which has been well-received overall. The current model is powered by the A18 Pro chip, identical to the one found in the iPhone 16 Pro. Bloomberg revealed that Apple is developing a next-generation MacBook Neo equipped with the A19 Pro chip. The A19 Pro reportedly delivers around 10-15% better performance than the A18 Pro in both single-core and multi-core CPU tests.

Notably, the GPU performance sees an even more significant boost, with up to 40% improvement thanks to Neural Accelerators integrated into every GPU core of the A19 Pro.

Apple is likely to utilize a "binned" version of the A19 Pro chip in the MacBook Neo, as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air version features a 6-core GPU, while the MacBook Neo version will probably have a 5-core GPU. The current MacBook Neo comes with 8GB of RAM, which is lower than the 16GB minimum in Apple's other Mac models. The upcoming MacBook Neo is expected to offer 12GB of RAM, thanks to the A19 Pro chip.

This upgrade should enable support for Apple's more advanced on-device AI model announced at WWDC, providing improved dictation and Siri voice customization options.

One of the trade-offs of the MacBook Neo is its limited 8GB of RAM compared to the rest of Apple's Mac lineup. However, the inclusion of the A19 Pro chip and the 12GB of RAM in the next-generation model should address this issue and offer a more powerful experience. The MacBook Neo is available in various colors, including citrus, blush, indigo, and silver.

Apple plans to periodically update the MacBook Neo with new color options. The current MacBook Neo was released in March, and the A19 Pro version is expected to be launched in 2027.