Apple Unveils New 14″ MacBook Pro with M5 Chip: India Price & Availability

Apple has officially introduced its latest 14-inch MacBook Pro model, now equipped with the new M5 chip—marking a significant leap in performance, particularly for AI workloads and graphics, while preserving battery longevity. The base model is priced from ₹1,69,900 in India and is available to pre-order today, with general availability beginning 22 October. 

Apple Launches 14-Inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Chip

Key Hardware and Features 

M5 Chip Performance Highlights

Apple says the new M5 processor delivers major gains: up to 3.5× faster AI performance and 1.6× faster graphics compared with its predecessor. Built on next-generation Apple silicon, the M5 features a 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core, and a faster 16-core Neural Engine that boosts on-device AI capability. 

Design Remains Familiar, with Premium Display and Features

The updated MacBook Pro retains the signature design—featuring a Liquid Retina XDR display (optionally with nano-texture), a 12 MP Center Stage camera, a six-speaker sound system, and runs macOS Tahoe. According to Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus:

“MacBook Pro continues to be the world’s best pro laptop, and today, the 14-inch MacBook Pro gets even better with the arrival of the M5 chip. … M5 marks the next big leap in AI for the Mac and delivers a huge boost in graphics performance … With its amazing performance, extraordinary battery life, and unrivalled display, M5 takes the new 14-inch MacBook Pro to another level.”

Storage, Memory & Battery Life Upgrades

Storage options now extend up to 4 TB SSD, and the M5 chip enables SSD performance roughly double that of the previous generation. Benchmark figures include:

• Up to 7.7× faster AI video enhancement in Topaz Video.

• Up to 6.8× faster 3D rendering in Blender.

• Up to 3.2× higher gaming frame-rates vs the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1. 
  Additionally, battery life is rated at up to 24 hours, and fast charging enables 50 percent charge in 30 minutes with a 96 W or higher USB-C adapter.

Pricing, Availability & India Specifics

In India, the starting price is ₹1,69,900 for the base 16 GB/512 GB model. Apple’s education pricing offers a discount (₹1,59,900) for eligible buyers. Pre-orders are now live via Apple’s online store and app. Retail availability begins 22 October. 

Why This Upgrade Matters

For professionals—developers, creators, business users—this refresh is significant. The M5 chip’s enhanced AI and graphics capabilities mean faster code compilation, quicker rendering of 4K footage, smoother 3D workflows, and better gaming performance. The retention of long battery life ensures portability remains a priority. With Apple also emphasizing on-device features via Apple Intelligence, the new MacBook Pro isn’t just faster—it’s smarter.

Conclusion

The arrival of the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip signals Apple’s clear push into the next generation of computing—one focused on on-device AI, creative workloads and sustained performance.

With the same familiar design but dramatically improved internals, Apple is catering to those who demand speed, power and mobility without compromise. Starting at ₹1,69,900 in India and arriving on 22 October, this model is positioned as the go-to pro laptop for students, creatives, developers and professionals alike.

If you’re considering which laptop to upgrade to next, this release suggests that the MacBook Pro now delivers far more than raw specs—it promises a future-ready experience built for the AI era.