Mac Price Check

Mac mini M6 vs M4 in the Philippines: Price, Specs, and Upgrading From an M1

By Dennis Nunez · Verified October 7, 2026

Macs the author uses for software development: Mac mini M1 with 16GB and a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro.

The 2026 Mac mini with M6 costs ₱64,990 on Apple PH for 16GB and 256GB. The M4 with the same memory and storage launched at ₱36,990 in 2024, so the new base model is ₱28,000 more. Apple PH no longer sells the M4.

Prices: M6 and M5 Pro vs M4

2026 model	CPU / GPU	Apple PH	Power Mac Center cash	Power Mac Center SRP
M6, 16GB, 256GB	12-core / 12-core	₱64,990	₱65,490	₱71,990
M6, 16GB, 512GB	12-core / 12-core	₱77,990	₱78,490	₱85,990
M6, 24GB, 512GB	12-core / 12-core	₱90,990	₱91,490	₱100,990
M5 Pro, 24GB, 512GB	15-core / 16-core	₱119,990	₱120,990	₱132,990

Power Mac Center's cash price is ₱500 to ₱1,000 above Apple PH for the same model. The M5 Pro with an 18-core CPU and 20-core GPU starts at ₱132,990 on Apple PH.

2024 model	PH launch price (2024)	2026 model, same memory and storage	Difference
M4, 16GB, 256GB	₱36,990	M6, 16GB, 256GB, ₱64,990	₱28,000 more
M4 Pro, 24GB, 512GB	₱84,990	M5 Pro, 24GB, 512GB, ₱119,990	₱35,000 more

The M4 launch prices come from Unbox and Revu reports from late 2024. Beyond the Box still lists the M4 at ₱39,990 (16GB, 256GB), ₱68,990 (16GB, 512GB), ₱81,990 (24GB, 512GB), and all three were sold out when we checked.

Specs: M1, M4 and M6 Side by Side

Base models from Apple's spec pages. The M1 column is there because it is a common Mac mini to upgrade from, and it is the one the author uses.

Spec	M1 (2020)	M4 (2024)	M6 (2026)
CPU	8-core (4 performance, 4 efficiency)	10-core (4 performance, 6 efficiency)	12-core (2 super, 4 performance, 6 efficiency)
GPU	8-core	10-core	12-core with Neural Accelerators
Neural Engine	16-core	16-core	Dual 16-core
Memory	8GB, up to 16GB	16GB, up to 32GB	16GB, up to 32GB
Memory bandwidth	Not listed	120GB/s	153GB/s (170GB/s with 24GB or 32GB)
Storage	256GB, up to 2TB	256GB, up to 2TB	256GB, up to 2TB
Back ports	2 Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, 2 USB-A, HDMI, headphone jack	3 Thunderbolt 4, HDMI	3 Thunderbolt 4, HDMI
Front ports	None	2 USB-C (10Gb/s), headphone jack	2 USB-C (10Gb/s), headphone jack
External displays	Up to 2	Up to 3	Up to 3
Ethernet	Gigabit	Gigabit	2.5Gb
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Size	19.7 x 19.7 x 3.6 cm	12.7 x 12.7 x 5.0 cm	12.7 x 12.7 x 5.0 cm
Weight	1.2 kg	0.67 kg	0.67 kg

Upgrading From an M1 With 16GB

Apple compares the new Mac mini against an M1 with 16GB, the same machine on the author's desk. These are Apple's numbers, measured on M6 and M4 units with 32GB, so a 16GB base model may land lower.

Task (Apple's test)	M4 vs M1	M6 vs M1
Time to first token in LM Studio (14B model, 4-bit)	2.8x	13.5x
Spreadsheet calculation in Excel	1.6x	2.3x
Image processing in Affinity	1.8x	3.2x
Alchemy plug-ins in Logic Pro	1.4x	2.7x
Ray-traced rendering in Blender	4.8x	10.3x

Memory. 16GB was the most an M1 Mac mini could have. The base M6 also has 16GB, so moving from an M1 16GB to a base M6 adds cores and speed but no extra memory for containers, browser tabs or local models. The M6, 24GB, 512GB at ₱90,990 is the cheapest step up in memory, and the M6 can be configured to 32GB.
Ports.The M1's two USB-A ports are gone. You get two USB-C ports on the front, three Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back, and HDMI. Count your USB-A keyboards, drives and dongles before you sell the old one.
Displays and network. The M1 drives up to two external displays. The M6 drives up to three and has 2.5Gb Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7.
Size. The footprint shrinks from 19.7 cm to 12.7 cm square, and the weight from 1.2 kg to 0.67 kg.

From the Author

I bought the Mac mini M1 first and found it harder to use. It comes with no screen, keyboard or mouse, so I added a 27-inch 4K monitor for about ₱16,000 plus an MX keyboard and mouse. That setup kept me at one desk, so I bought the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro, and it has been my daily driver since.

Which One to Buy

Count the whole setup. A monitor like the author's takes the base M6 to about ₱80,990, before a keyboard and mouse. If you work in more than one place, price a MacBook against that total.
Your M1 16GB still keeps up. Keep it. The base M6 at ₱64,990 is faster but has the same 16GB.
Memory is what slows you down. Go to 24GB: the M6 at ₱90,990, or the M5 Pro at ₱119,990 if you also want more CPU and GPU cores and up to 64GB.
You want the M4 to save money.Beyond the Box's M4 listings were sold out in every configuration when we checked. Ask the store before you go.
Paying cash. Apple PH was ₱500 to ₱1,000below Power Mac Center's cash price for every model. We did not check other resellers for the M6. Compare reseller prices on our price compare tool before you pay.

FAQ

How much is the new Mac mini in the Philippines?

Apple PH sells the Mac mini with M6 from ₱64,990 for 16GB and 256GB. The 16GB and 512GB model is ₱77,990, 24GB and 512GB is ₱90,990, and the M5 Pro starts at ₱119,990. Checked October 7, 2026.

How much more is the M6 Mac mini than the M4?

The M4 Mac mini launched in the Philippines at ₱36,990 for 16GB and 256GB in 2024. The M6 with the same memory and storage is ₱64,990, which is ₱28,000 more. The M5 Pro base is ₱35,000 more than the M4 Pro's ₱84,990 launch price.

Can I still buy the M4 Mac mini in the Philippines?

Apple PH lists only the M6 and M5 Pro models. Beyond the Box still shows the M4 at ₱39,990, ₱68,990 and ₱81,990, but all three were sold out on October 7, 2026.

Is it worth upgrading from a Mac mini M1 with 16GB?

Apple's charts put the M6 2.3x to 13.5x ahead of an M1 with 16GB across five tasks, but Apple's M6 test units had 32GB. The base M6 has the same 16GB as a maxed-out M1. If memory is what slows you down, look at the 24GB model at ₱90,990.

What else do I need to buy with a Mac mini?

A monitor, a keyboard and a mouse. The Mac mini comes without them. The author paid about ₱16,000 for a 27-inch 4K monitor, which takes the base M6 setup to about ₱80,990 before the keyboard and mouse.

Does the new Mac mini have USB-A ports?

No. The M1 Mac mini had two USB-A ports. The M4 and M6 have three Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI on the back and two USB-C ports on the front, so USB-A keyboards, drives and dongles need an adapter or a hub.

Sources

Prices can change. Check the seller's page before you pay.