Apple MacBook Neo vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M5)
Apple A18 Pro against Apple M5, 13-inch vs 13.6-inch screens, both 1.23 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Neo | MacBook Air 13 (M5) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹69,900 | ₹1,19,900 |
| Starting Configuration | A18 Pro, 8 GB, 256 GB | M5, 16 GB, 512 GB |
| Top Price (India) | ₹79,900 | Not published by Apple |
| Starting Price (US) | $599 | $1,099 |
| Base Configuration | A18 Pro 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB India: ₹69,900 US: $599 | M5 10-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,19,900 US: $1,099 |
| Configuration 2 | A18 Pro 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB, Touch ID India: ₹79,900 US: $699 | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 1TB India: ₹1,39,900 US: $1,299 |
| Configuration 3 | No other standard configuration | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: Not a standard model in India US: $1,299 |
| Configuration 4 | No other standard configuration | M5 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 1TB India: ₹1,59,900 US: $1,499 |
| Announced | March 2026 | March 2026 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) | macOS (shipped with macOS Tahoe) |
| Model Numbers | No info | Mac17,3 |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium (90% recycled) | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.0-inch | 13.6-inch |
| Resolution | 2408 x 1506 (219 ppi) | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour Gamut | sRGB, 1 billion colours | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple A18 Pro, 6-core CPU with 5-core GPU | Apple M5, 10-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple A18 Pro, 6-core CPU (2P + 4E), 5-core GPU, 60 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M5, 10-core CPU (4 super cores + 6E), 10-core GPU, 153 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple A18 Pro GPU, 5-core, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M5 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, Neural Accelerators, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (plus GPU Neural Accelerators) |
| RAM Options | 8 GB | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB | 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 36.5 Wh | 53.8 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours (video) | Up to 18 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 16 hours (streaming) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 11 hours (wireless) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 20W USB-C (in the box in India) | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU) in India, 70W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | None | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) |
| USB-C | 1x USB 3 (USB-C, up to 10Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort), 1x USB 2 (USB-C, up to 480Mb/s, charging) | None (all USB-C ports are Thunderbolt) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support |
| Charging Port | USB-C (either port) | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) |
| External Displays | 1, up to 4K at 60Hz | Up to 2, up to 8K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1 chip) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 12MP, 1080p video |
| Webcam Features | FaceTime HD camera | Center Stage, Desk View |
| Speakers | 2 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 2-mic array, Voice Isolation | 3-mic array, Voice Isolation |
| Keyboard Backlight | None | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID (512 GB model only) | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | iPhone-class A18 Pro chip, one external display up to 4K at 60 Hz, four colours | Up to two external displays (one up to 8K at 60 Hz), Thread networking, fanless design |