MacBook Air 13-inch M5 vs MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro
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| Feature |  MacBook Air 13-inch M5 |  MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches | 13.0 inches |
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple A18 Pro |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB unified memory | 8GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | MacBook Air (13-inch, M5, 2026) | MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) |
| Announced | 2026 | 2026 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm | 29.75 × 20.64 × 1.27 cm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches | 13.0 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 | 2408 × 1506 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 219 ppi, 1 billion colors, sRGB |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU | 10-core CPU (4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores) | 6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB unified memory | 8GB |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 53.8Wh lithium-polymer | 36.5Wh lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Up to 11 hours wireless web; up to 16 hours video streaming |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter | USB-C Power Delivery |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 20W USB-C power adapter (sold separately on some markets) |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system | Dual-speaker sound system |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | No |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Multi-Touch trackpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID (configuration dependent) |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C ports (one USB 3 and one USB 2) |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | No |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | No built-in HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 over the USB 3 (USB-C) port |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | None |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Touch ID (configuration dependent) |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Special Features | Apple N1 wireless networking chip, Thread, 16-core Neural Engine; supports up to two external displays | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 4K at 60Hz |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Air 13-inch M5 | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |
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