Status checked 13 September 2026: Apple’s current MacBook Pro specifications list Liquid Retina XDR displays and an optional nano-texture finish. The Apple sources checked do not confirm a notch-free OLED MacBook Pro launch. Treat a particular future design or launch date as unconfirmed.
The notch is the camera housing cutout in the top of the display. Its shape is separate from the display technology: changing from an LCD-based display to OLED would not, by itself, require a notch-free design.
Where the 2026 forecast came from
Omdia’s 23 May 2024 forecast anticipated possible MacBook Pro OLED adoption as early as 2026. It was an industry forecast, not an Apple announcement. Predicted screen sizes and a hole-punch camera were not confirmed specifications in that source.
OLED and nano-texture answer different questions
OLED uses self-emitting pixels. Nano-texture is a surface treatment intended to reduce reflections; it does not turn a Liquid Retina XDR display into OLED. Apple lists nano-texture as an option on the current MacBook Pro.
OLED can change contrast and power use, but the result depends on the finished panel and workload. Nano-texture addresses reflections. For someone working in a bright room, glare may be a more immediate concern than the technology used to light the pixels.
For historical context only, the site’s 2025 Apple product article is separate from this current-status check.
Is it worth ditching the notch in Macs?
A camera housing can affect the space available for menu-bar items. Whether an alternative design improves your experience depends on the actual hardware and the apps you use, not simply on whether the panel is OLED.
For a purchase decision, compare the specifications of models available now with your needs. If your current Mac has a fault, the repair-versus-replacement guide can help you compare fixing it with buying an available replacement.
What to check before buying
Check the exact model’s display specifications, camera layout and availability on Apple’s site at the time you buy. A dated forecast should not decide a purchase that needs to work for you now.
