12GB of RAM is expected to be the headline upgrade in Apple’s MacBook Neo 2, lifting memory by 50% from the current 8GB model.
macOS 27 AI features are the main driver: some reportedly need at least 12GB, leaving the current MacBook Neo unable to support them despite adequate everyday performance.
A19 Pro is also expected to replace the A18 Pro, making the second-generation model more attractive for multitasking and local AI than the first version.
Spring 2027 is the reported launch window, with Apple said to keep the low-cost MacBook formula largely intact and add new color options rather than major redesigns.