Dell’s iconic XPS lineup may be heading into Google’s Googlebook ecosystem
A benchmark leak points to Dell building its first Googlebook under the XPS name, packing a Snapdragon X Elite chip and a 13.4-inch OLED display.
A fresh benchmark leak suggests that Dell may be quietly developing its first Googlebook under the XPS name, alongside Lenovo and Asus as partners for Google's upcoming laptop platform. The trail began with an internal board codenamed "Mica" appearing in Chromium's development pipeline, linked to Qualcomm's "Bluey" architecture crafted for Snapdragon X-series Googlebooks.
Researchers at GBookHub discovered power management and battery health scripts that mirrored Dell's proprietary firmware, strongly indicating Dell's involvement. Confirmation came when Geekbench 6 runs surfaced under the specific listing "Dell XPS 13 (DX13267)," followed by software strings referencing an Android 17 desktop build, the basis of Google's "Aluminum OS."
The model number aligns with Dell's existing Windows-based XPS 13 (DX13260), suggesting the new Googlebook could utilize a similar 13-inch metal chassis. Anticipated specifications include Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chip (not the latest X2 Elite), 16GB or 32GB of RAM, a 13.4-inch OLED touchscreen at 2,880 by 1,800 resolution, Wi-Fi 7, and dual USB-C ports.
Googlebook-specific features might encompass a lid-mounted Glow Bar and dedicated biometric security. Early Geekbench results indicate single-core scores around 2,200 and multi-core scores exceeding 9,500, though these should be approached with caution due to pre-release software optimization. The prospect of Dell's XPS branding on a Google-powered machine is both exciting and concerning, as XPS has predominantly been a Windows-exclusive for years.
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