A new benchmark suggests Dell is working on a Google-powered laptop under its premium XPS brand. The device, tentatively named the Dell XPS 13 (DX13267), has surfaced in a leaked Geekbench listing. The name alone signals Dell’s intent to make a statement with its Googlebook effort.
According to the findings, the machine may be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100), a chip already associated with Google’s upcoming platform. The device could have up to 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a 13.4-inch OLED screen with 2,880 x 1,800 resolution. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth, and two USB-C ports.
Why the XPS name matters
The XPS brand is Dell’s go-to for top-tier, visually striking laptops. It’s a branding choice that speaks to design and performance, not just hardware specs. This leak, if accurate, would mark the first time Googlebook devices are marketed under such a high-end nameplate.
The build also references Android 17 desktop builds and a codenamed board called Mica, a component linked earlier to Google’s Aluminium OS. That suggests the device isn’t just a laptop with a new OS—it’s part of a broader shift toward Google’s desktop computing ambitions.
Still, the benchmark scores are high—single-core near 2,200 and multi-core past 9,500—but such figures can be inflated. Pre-release software isn’t always optimized, and benchmarks are easy to manipulate. Still, the pattern of leaks around Googlebook hardware shows this isn’t random. Dell may be finalizing its own version.
