On May 24th, it was reported that Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple supply chain analyst, shared the latest news that LG Display plans to start mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025 to provide display panels for Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro with a 20.2-inch or 18.8-inch foldable screen. This breakthrough in technology has garnered widespread attention in the tech industry, especially focusing on whether this foldable screen MacBook can achieve the "seamless" display effect that Apple aims for.
In the latest analysis report, Ming-Chi Kuo explicitly points out that Apple has high expectations for this foldable screen MacBook, not only hoping for a perfectly foldable screen but also demanding no traces left during the folding process, posing significant challenges in materials and manufacturing processes. Consequently, the manufacturing cost of this device is expected to be relatively high.
According to Kuo's forecast, the price of this foldable screen MacBook may be similar to the current Vision Pro headset, which starts at $3499 in the market. In comparison, the current 16-inch MacBook Pro starts at $2499. Despite the higher price, Kuo is optimistic about the market prospects of this product and predicts that by 2026, its shipment volume will exceed one million units.
In addition to Kuo's analysis, display industry analyst Ross Young and the South Korean tech website The Elec have also mentioned this highly anticipated 20-inch MacBook. However, despite support from multiple sources, whether this device can successfully transition from the prototype stage to mass production remains unknown at present.
Nevertheless, this rumored foldable screen MacBook undoubtedly injects new vitality into Apple's product line. If it can indeed achieve a "seamless" display effect and successfully enter the market, it will bring users a brand-new usage experience.
