In an exciting development for tech enthusiasts and mobile computing fans, Samsung is set to join a new wave of laptops powered by Google's Googlebook platform, which runs on Android. As major brands like Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo have already embraced this innovative concept, all eyes are now on Samsung's yet-to-be-named model, revealed on Geekbench.
The device is identified by the model number Samsung XE940XSA. Given that Samsung has previously launched the "Galaxy Chromebook" for Google's other laptop initiative, speculation is rife about what this new machine will be called. "Galaxy Googlebook" has been suggested, though it may not have the right ring to it.
Geekbench Results for Samsung Googlebook (XE940XSA)
The Geekbench listing highlights that the device is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chipset, codenamed "Hamoa." While it’s a bit of a letdown that Samsung didn’t opt for an X2 series chip, they are not alone in this decision—other manufacturers like Dell and HP have also selected the X Elite for their Googlebooks, in contrast to Acer, Asus, and Lenovo who have utilized the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor.
All current Googlebooks are equipped with 16GB of RAM and a storage option of 512GB. The benchmarks verify that the Samsung model carries 16GB of RAM, although the specific storage details remain undisclosed. Notably, this laptop is configured to run on Android 17, distinguishing it from the Chromebook series. Anticipations are high for possible One UI customizations that would enhance the standard Googlebook experience, but visuals on this front are still awaited.
Prominent Googlebook Models from Various Manufacturers
Samsung's Snapdragon X Elite chipset is built on a 4nm architecture, featuring a robust configuration of 12 Oryon cores and an Adreno X1-85 GPU. Based on the clock speeds reported in the benchmark, it is likely that this device utilizes the X1E-80-100 variant of the chip, which is similarly found in both Dell and HP models.
In 2024, Samsung launched the Galaxy Book4 Edge, which operated on Windows 11 powered by X Elite chips, specifically the X1E-80-100 for the 14” model and the X1E-84-100 for the 16” variant. Recently, the manufacturer also showcased the Galaxy Book6 Edge, incorporating the newer Snapdragon X2 Elite chip (X2E-88-100).
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