Apple opened pre-orders in India on 29 October for a wave of new Macs and an iPad mini. The headline: the first MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen. Here are the prices and dates.
India prices and availability
| Product | Starting price | Available from |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) | ₹2,39,900 | 6 November |
| iMac 24-inch (M6) | ₹1,74,900 | 6 November |
| iPad mini (OLED), Wi-Fi | ₹82,900 | 6 November |
| iPad mini (OLED), Wi-Fi + Cellular | ₹1,00,900 | 6 November |
| MacBook Pro 14-inch OLED touch (M5 Pro/M5 Max) | ₹3,49,900 | 9 November |
| MacBook Pro 16-inch OLED touch (M5 Pro/M5 Max) | ₹4,09,900 | 9 November |
What's new
OLED MacBook Pro with touch
The new top-end MacBook Pro uses an OLED display Apple calls PROLED XDR, with a 120Hz refresh rate, touch controls and a Dynamic Island — features previously limited to iPhones and iPads. It runs on M5 Pro or M5 Max chips.
M6 MacBook Pro 14-inch
The standard MacBook Pro moves to the new M6 chip, with Apple promising faster performance, more on-device AI and up to 24 hours of battery life.
M6 iMac
The 24-inch iMac gets the M6 chip, a 4.5K Retina display, seven colours, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
iPad mini goes OLED
The new iPad mini has an 8.5-inch OLED display, the A20 Pro chip and IP67 water resistance, and it's thinner and lighter than before. A nano-texture display option is available on select configurations.
Should you buy now?
- Students: these are premium machines. A MacBook Air or a well-specced Windows laptop may serve you better on value.
- Creators and developers on Intel or M1 Macs: the M6 MacBook Pro is a big jump; the OLED model is for those who want the best display and can justify the price.
- Waiting for deals: bank cashback and education pricing usually make a real difference in India, so compare offers before buying.
Sources: Business Today
