As Snell notes, Apple’s A18 Pro chip is “46% faster than the M1 in single-core tasks, and almost identical to the M1 on multi-core and graphics tasks.” For general laptop tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and messaging, the iPhone chip would be more than sufficient.

During the weekend, an insider revealed Apple was working on a new MacBook model. However, it might impact MacBook Air sales directly.

Apple is rumored to be launching a cheaper MacBook variant in 2026, potentially powered by an iPhone processor. This new model is expected to be priced lower than the current MacBook Air and may come in various colors.