Apple has expanded its desktop Mac lineup in India with the launch of its latest Mac mini and Mac Studio, bringing major upgrades in performance, artificial intelligence and connectivity. The new Mac mini is powered by the all-new M6 and M5 Pro chips, while the new Mac Studio gets M5 Max and M5 Ultra processors designed for demanding professional workloads.
Apple announced both products on August 25, 2026, with pre-orders beginning the same day in India. The new Macs are scheduled to start reaching customers and Apple Store locations from September 22.
New Mac mini launched in India with M6 and M5 Pro
The new Mac mini is one of Apple’s most compact desktop computers, but the company has significantly upgraded its internal hardware. The latest model is available with the M6 chip for mainstream users and the more powerful M5 Pro for professionals.
According to Apple, the M6-powered Mac mini delivers up to 40% faster CPU performance, up to 2x faster graphics and storage, and up to 4x faster AI performance compared with the previous-generation M4 Mac mini.
The M6 features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with Neural Accelerators integrated into every GPU core. Apple says this combination is designed to improve on-device AI workloads, graphics performance and demanding creative applications.
The M6 version comes with 16GB of unified memory as standard and can be configured with up to 32GB. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro version supports up to 64GB of unified memory, making it better suited for professionals working with large datasets, video editing, 3D applications and local AI models.
Mac mini price in India
Apple has positioned the new Mac mini as a relatively affordable entry point into its desktop ecosystem.
The Mac mini with M6 starts at ₹99,900 in India, while the Mac mini with M5 Pro starts at ₹2,09,900. Education pricing starts at ₹88,900 and ₹1,97,900 respectively.
The new Mac mini can be pre-ordered through Apple’s online store and the Apple Store app. Availability in India begins September 22.
Compact design with upgraded connectivity
Despite its powerful hardware, the new Mac mini retains its ultra-compact design. Apple says the computer measures just 12.7cm × 12.7cm, making it easy to place on a small desk or workstation.
Connectivity has also received a major upgrade. The new Mac mini supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, along with 2.5Gb Ethernet and an optional 10Gb Ethernet configuration.
The M6 model gets three Thunderbolt 4 ports at the rear, while the M5 Pro version features three Thunderbolt 5 ports. Both models also include HDMI, Ethernet, two front USB-C ports and a headphone jack.
For users who need a powerful desktop without a large tower, these features make the Mac mini an attractive option.
New Mac Studio arrives with M5 Max and M5 Ultra
Alongside the Mac mini, Apple has introduced a substantially more powerful Mac Studio aimed at professional users.
The new Mac Studio is available with Apple’s M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips. The M5 Max configuration features an 18-core CPU and up to a 40-core GPU, while the M5 Ultra takes performance significantly further for advanced professional workflows.
Apple says Mac Studio is designed for demanding tasks such as professional video production, 3D rendering, software development, scientific workloads and advanced AI applications.
The M5 Max version can be configured with up to 128GB of unified memory, while the M5 Ultra is designed for even more demanding workflows and supports extremely high memory capacities.
Mac Studio price in India
The new Mac Studio with M5 Max starts at ₹2,79,900 in India, while the M5 Ultra version starts at ₹6,29,900.
For students and educators, Apple has announced education prices of ₹2,56,900 for the M5 Max model and ₹5,84,900 for the M5 Ultra version.
Pre-orders began on August 25, with availability starting September 22. Apple has also announced that a Mac Studio configuration with 512GB of unified memory will arrive later in October.
Mac mini vs Mac Studio: Which one should you buy?
The choice between the new Mac mini and Mac Studio depends largely on the user’s requirements.
The Mac mini M6 is aimed at everyday users, students, developers and creators who want a compact and powerful desktop. It can handle productivity, coding, photo editing, video editing and many AI-related tasks while taking up very little desk space.
The Mac mini M5 Pro is a better choice for users who need additional CPU and GPU performance, more memory and faster connectivity.
The Mac Studio, meanwhile, is targeted at professionals who regularly work with extremely demanding applications. Video editors, 3D artists, developers, researchers and AI professionals are likely to benefit most from its higher performance and memory capabilities.
AI is at the centre of Apple’s new Macs
One of the biggest themes behind Apple’s latest desktop lineup is artificial intelligence.
The new Mac mini’s M6 chip includes Neural Accelerators in every GPU core, while the M5 Pro is designed to handle more advanced AI workloads. Apple says the M6 Mac mini can deliver up to 13.5x faster LLM prompt processing compared with an M1 Mac mini in its testing.
The new Macs will also work with the upcoming macOS 27, which brings new Apple Intelligence capabilities and Siri AI features. Apple says the software is designed to make Macs more capable for everyday productivity as well as emerging AI workflows.
Final verdict
Apple’s latest Mac mini and Mac Studio launches in India mark a significant upgrade for its desktop lineup. The Mac mini M6 brings considerably more AI and graphics performance into a compact and relatively affordable desktop, while the Mac mini M5 Pro offers a powerful option for professionals.
The Mac Studio takes performance much further with the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips, targeting users who need workstation-class performance for demanding creative, development and AI workloads.
With prices starting at ₹99,900 for the Mac mini M6 and ₹2,79,900 for the Mac Studio M5 Max, Apple is offering desktop Macs across a wide range of performance requirements. Pre-orders are already open in India, with the new models scheduled to become available from September 22, 2026.
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