Apple plans to revamp the iMac in late 2026 with a “refreshed color palette.” This revamp will likely include a revamp of the M5 chip. However, no specific date has been announced yet.
Discussion of a larger model
The 32-inch iMac (the iMac Pro) is expected to arrive alongside the M5 Pro/Max in summer 2026. It might also come at WWDC. However, this has not yet been confirmed.
Price and Timing
The launch is expected at WWDC 2026. The starting price will range from $3,500 to $4,000. This pricing places it above the Mac Studio. All details are unverified reports from supply chain leaks.
Ports and Storage
The device includes six Thunderbolt 5 USB-C ports for double bandwidth. It has base storage ranging from 512GB to a 1TB SSD, which is expandable. Additionally, it features a 12MP center stage camera with Touch ID.
Graphics and GPU
With twice as many cores, the M5 Max leads the way in GPU workloads. It delivers up to 20% better graphics than the M4 Max, 2.2x better graphics than the M1 Max, and up to 35% improved ray-tracing. It performs well in 3D rendering, 8K video editing (5.4x faster effects in DaVinci Resolve compared to the M1 Max) and AI image generation, though the Pro lags behind in demanding scenes.
