New M5 Chips Spotted in iOS 26.3 Beta

The iOS 26.3 release candidate reveals information about unreleased M5 family chips. Two new SoCs, T6051 and T6052, with platform names H17C and H17D are identified. These designations suggest an M5 Max and an M5 Ultra chip, based on Apple's previous naming conventions. The lack of reference to T6050 (H17S), which would have indicated an M5 Pro chip, is puzzling. This raises questions about the potential product lineup for new MacBook Pro models. Possibilities include an unmentioned M5 Pro, a change in Apple's numbering system, or a focus on M5 Max and M5 Ultra models. The "C" lettering in H17C aligns with the Max chips of past generations. "D" lettering in H17D coincides with previous Ultra chips, hinting at the performance tiers. The M series naming conventions include C for Max chips and D for Ultra chips. The analysis suggests the possibility of the M5 Max and M5 Ultra for new MacBooks. Further investigations should shed light on the complete M5 chip lineup.