The Quick Take: Apple has officially launched its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring a tandem OLED PROLED XDR display, Dynamic Island, and the return of the glowing Apple logo on the lid. Powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, prices start at ₹3,49,900 ($2,899).
Apple’s first touchscreen MacBook Pro has landed, and it comes with a surprise from the past. The glowing Apple logo, missing from the MacBook Pro since 2016, is back on the lid. The new model, announced on 28 October 2026, puts a touch display on a Mac for the first time and goes on sale on 6 November, as reported by MacRumors.
Why the touchscreen MacBook Pro matters
Quick answer: Apple’s new MacBook Pro is its first Mac with a touchscreen and an OLED panel, called PROLED XDR. It starts at Rs 3,49,900 in India and $2,899 in the US, goes on sale on 6 November and brings back the glowing Apple logo on the lid.
Apple spent years saying touch belonged on the iPad and not on the Mac. This model reverses that stance. It hints that the gap between Apple’s tablets and laptops is closing, and that Apple now believes touch can work well on a professional machine.
The glowing logo returns after a decade
Many people remember the lit Apple logo as a signature of the company’s laptops. Apple removed it with the 2016 MacBook Pro redesign and replaced it with a polished, non glowing mark. Its return after about 10 years is partly nostalgia, and partly an engineering story. The old logo was lit by the screen’s backlight, but an OLED panel has no backlight, so Apple needed a new way to make it glow, as MacRumors explains.
Touch comes to the Mac
Touch works across the whole display. According to BGR, the touch sensor sits inside the panel rather than on top of it, which helps keep latency low. macOS 27 has been adapted for fingers, existing apps continue to work, and a redesigned hinge keeps the screen steady when you tap it. The notch is gone too. In its place is a smaller Dynamic Island that now hosts Spotlight, Live Activities and Siri. If you plan to pair a Mac with AI tools for research, see how Gemini’s integrated Notebook management tools work from inside a chat.
Display and performance
Apple says the tandem OLED screen reaches up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness with a 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. Those are the company’s own figures and not independent test results. Inside are the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips already used in earlier MacBook Pro models, with up to 128GB of unified memory. Apple rates the battery at up to 24 hours depending on use. The 14 inch model weighs about 3 pounds and the 16 inch about 4 pounds. A bright OLED panel and a thin chassis will lean on the battery, so it is worth reading about maintaining high-cycle lithium battery health, even though that guide is written with phones in mind.
Essential Specs & Official Pricing
| Feature / Model | 14 inch Touchscreen MacBook Pro | 16 inch Touchscreen MacBook Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display technology | Tandem OLED (PROLED XDR), 10 to 120Hz | Tandem OLED (PROLED XDR), 10 to 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,000 nits (Apple’s claim) | Up to 2,000 nits (Apple’s claim) |
| Input methods | Multi-touch screen, Dynamic Island, keyboard and trackpad | Multi-touch screen, Dynamic Island, keyboard and trackpad |
| Silicon | Apple M5 Pro (15 core CPU) or M5 Max | Apple M5 Pro (18 core CPU) or M5 Max |
| Chassis highlight | Glowing Apple logo, redesigned hinge | Glowing Apple logo, redesigned hinge |
| Weight | About 3 pounds | About 4 pounds |
| Starting price (US) | $2,899 | $3,399 |
| Starting price (India) | Rs 3,49,900 (M5 Pro, 24GB, 1TB) | Rs 4,09,900 (M5 Pro, 24GB, 1TB) |
| India availability | Pre-orders open, sales from 6 November | Pre-orders open, sales from 6 November |
Touchscreen MacBook Pro price in India
Apple India has listed the touch models, and Fone Arena’s price list shows the starting prices below. Pre-orders opened on 28 October and sales begin on Friday, 6 November. The nano texture display option adds Rs 18,000.
| Model | India starting price | US starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 14 inch, M5 Pro | Rs 3,49,900 | $2,899 |
| 16 inch, M5 Pro | Rs 4,09,900 | $3,399 |
| 14 inch, M5 Max | Rs 5,49,900 | Not confirmed |
| 16 inch, M5 Max | Rs 5,89,900 | Not confirmed |
These are starting prices, and higher memory and storage configurations cost more. If you already own a recent M5 Pro or M5 Max MacBook Pro, the chips are the same, so the upgrade is the screen, the touch support and the design. Apple also announced a 14 inch M6 MacBook Pro a day earlier, which we cover in our guide to the MacBook Pro M6 price in India. Students can often cut the cost, so read Apple education pricing in India before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
Does the new MacBook Pro have a touchscreen?
Yes. Apple’s new 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro models have a multi-touch tandem OLED PROLED XDR display, alongside the keyboard and trackpad.
What is the price of the touchscreen MacBook Pro in India?
In India, the touchscreen MacBook Pro starts at Rs 3,49,900 for the 14 inch M5 Pro and Rs 4,09,900 for the 16 inch M5 Pro. M5 Max versions start at Rs 5,49,900 for the 14 inch and Rs 5,89,900 for the 16 inch.
Why did Apple bring back the glowing Apple logo?
The old logo was lit by the screen’s backlight, and an OLED panel has no backlight, so Apple needed a new way to light it. The glowing logo returns on the new OLED model, after Apple dropped it with the 2016 MacBook Pro redesign.
When will the touchscreen MacBook Pro be available in India?
Pre-orders opened on 28 October and sales begin on Friday, 6 November. Check Apple India’s store for delivery dates on your configuration.