TL;DRApple has launched the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop yet, starting at $599 ($499 for education).It is powered by the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro, making it the first Mac to use an iPhone SoC.The 13-inch laptop features 16 hours of battery life, a 1080p FaceTime camera, and runs macOS Tahoe.The iPhone 16 Pro was launched in September 2024, going head-to-head against Android flagships like the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Apple’s lead in SoC performance is no secret by now, and the company is capitalizing on its success by putting the iPhone 16 Pro’s chip in a laptop. Meet the new Apple MacBook Neo, powered by the Apple A18 Pro chip.Don’t want to miss the best from Android Authority?