Unreleased MacBook Pro screen resolutions discovered in macOS Monterey beta

Code discovered in the latest macOS Monterey beta hints at two new display resolutions that align with rumored MacBook Pro refreshes due this fall.

According to code spelunker Steve Moser, macOS Monterey includes mention of "3456 x 2234 Retina" and "3024 x 1964 Retina" screen resolutions, specifications that do not correspond to MacBooks in Apple's existing lineup, reports MacRumors.

While not confirmed, the resolutions appear to reveal information about next-generation 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models that are rumored to launch later this fall.

As noted in the report, the current 13- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models boast pixel densities of 227 pixels per inch and 226 ppi, respectively. Specifically, the 13-inch variant has a screen resolution of 2560-by-1600 pixels, while the 16-inch version includes a 3072-by-1920 pixel panel.

When applied to display sizes expected to debut with next-generation models, the resolutions referenced in Apple's beta code bump pixel density to about 250ppi. Importantly, that specification would allow for comfortable viewing at 2x Retina scaled resolutions, the report notes.

Current MacBook Pro models are configured at default scaled resolutions that are larger than, but not exactly "2x," the panel's native capabilities. The supposed increase in pixel density could enable "true" doubling of scaled resolutions.

Apple is rumored to launch 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple Silicon chips, Mini LED backlights, upgraded front-facing camera, a nixed Touch Bar and more. Recent rumblings suggest the hardware will debut at a special event potentially set for October.

12 Comments

rezwits 854 comments · 17 Years

About 3 years ago

Good Bye Bezels hello (wanna-be 4K!!) 1728 x 1,117 (close enogh to 1080 for me!!)

Man Can't wait, how much more Budgeting can a person do?!?

F_Kent_D 98 comments · 6 Years

rezwits said:

Good Bye Bezels hello (wanna-be 4K!!) 1728 x 1,117 (close enogh to 1080 for me!!)

Man Can't wait, how much more Budgeting can a person do?!?

I sense a bit of sarcasm here. WITF needs 4K on a 14 inch screen at an average 3 foot distance? Apple manages motion and animations rather well and is able to dress up screen tech. Take the XR for example, the best selling iPhone in years buy a lot and it has the worse display of every phone in the same price range (On paper). I own one and still use it daily for work, and for what it is there’s not a ton to complain about. My personal phone is the 12 Pro and have the 13 Pro Max coming tomorrow. Looking forward to the new cameras.

commentzilla 769 comments · 10 Years

F_Kent_D said:

rezwits said:

Good Bye Bezels hello (wanna-be 4K!!) 1728 x 1,117 (close enogh to 1080 for me!!)

Man Can't wait, how much more Budgeting can a person do?!?

I sense a bit of sarcasm here. WITF needs 4K on a 14 inch screen at an average 3 foot distance? Apple manages motion and animations rather well and is able to dress up screen tech. Take the XR for example, the best selling iPhone in years buy a lot and it has the worse display of every phone in the same price range (On paper). I own one and still use it daily for work, and for what it is there’s not a ton to complain about. My personal phone is the 12 Pro and have the 13 Pro Max coming tomorrow. Looking forward to the new cameras.

Exactly. That's just stupid. What's the point of paying for something you cannot even see. Oh, right, specs. We see the same on iPhone competitors. they trip and fall over pixels without seeing a change in quality.

9secondkox2 3125 comments · 8 Years

Nice upgrade in resolution for both basically 4K on the 16. Just a little under horizontal and a little over vertical.

Just keep the white bezels away and we are looking good.

ivanh 596 comments · 12 Years

We need the functionality of macOS, but not the fancy new LED. Apple can put new LED tech to the external display. It will keep a robust, powerful M1 based MBP practically affordable to more people,