Apple's 2026 Mac Mini Arrives Sept. 22 with M6 and M5 Pro, Up to 4x AI Performance

Apple will start selling its 2026 Mac mini on September 22, starting at 6,999 yuan. The new models are powered by the M6 and M5 Pro chips. The M6 version features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with a neural accelerator in every GPU core for the first time, delivering up to 4x faster AI performance compared to the M4-based Mac mini.

The M6 chip also includes a 16-core Neural Engine with up to 2x faster performance, up to 32GB of unified memory, and up to 170GB/s memory bandwidth. The M5 Pro model offers up to an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU, supports third-generation ray tracing, and can handle complex tasks such as 3D design, visual effects, and game development. It supports up to 64GB of unified memory and 307GB/s memory bandwidth.

The new Mac mini supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, with 2.5Gb Ethernet standard and an optional 10Gb Ethernet port. The front has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack. The M6 model includes three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, while the M5 Pro model features three Thunderbolt 5 ports, both with HDMI and Ethernet. Pricing starts at 6,999 yuan for the M6 version and 12,999 yuan for the M5 Pro version, with education pricing from 6,199 yuan and 12,199 yuan respectively.