Leaked benchmarks and hardware hints suggest Dell is set to launch a Googlebook based on the XPS 13 chassis, marking a significant step in Google’s expansion into premium desktop devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chip.
Dell appears poised to bring its XPS brand into Google’s next desktop push, with benchmark evidence pointing to a Googlebook based on the XPS 13 chassis. Chrome Unboxed reported that a device codenamed “Mica” surfaced in Chromium work tied to Qualcomm’s Bluey reference board family, while Geekbench entries later identified the machine as a Dell XPS 13, model DX13267. The leaks suggest Dell is preparing to pair its premium 13-inch design with Google’s Android-based desktop effort as the company broadens its ChromeOS ambitions.
The hardware trail points to a Snapdragon X Elite chip, specifically the X1E-80-100, along with 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 13.4-inch OLED touch display with a 2880 x 1800 resolution. Chrome Unboxed said the benchmark records also referenced an Android 17 desktop build, strengthening the link between the internal board and retail hardware. The reported configuration would also include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, dual USB-C ports, a 45 TOPS Hexagon neural processing unit for on-device AI tasks and Dell’s glow bar and biometric security features.
Early Geekbench 6 results cited by Chrome Unboxed showed single-core scores of about 2,200 and multi-core results above 9,500, though software tuning is still under way. That performance picture fits with broader reviews of Dell’s Snapdragon-powered XPS 13, which Tom’s Hardware, TechRadar and Windows Central have described as a strong entry in the premium ultraportable category, particularly for battery life and ARM efficiency. RTINGS has also noted the 2024 XPS 13’s premium design and strong display options, even as it weighs trade-offs in ports and upgradeability.
If Dell does launch an XPS-branded Googlebook, it would mark a notable shift for both the company and Google’s desktop platform. Tom’s Guide has reported that Dell is already leaning into Snapdragon X Elite in its latest XPS 13 family, while Tom’s Hardware has also documented an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 version, underscoring Dell’s willingness to split the line across multiple processor platforms. For ChromeOS and Googlebook supporters, the prospect of an XPS-level machine with Qualcomm silicon could be the clearest sign yet that Google’s premium laptop strategy is moving from experiment to mainstream hardware.
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