Samsung’s Googlebook might’ve appeared in a database listing—is this really happening?

What you need to know

• A rumor on social media claims Samsung is working on a Googlebook and that its specifications have appeared on Geekbench.
• The device was listed with the Snapdragon X Elite (like the other Googlebooks) with 16GB RAM and Android 17.
• The first wave of Googlebooks opened for pre-orders in mid-September with a starting price of $899 from ASUS, Dell, HP, and more.

The Big G recently launched its Googlebook series of laptops, which replace the old (but gold?) Chromebooks. And one social media user claims to have spotted Samsung’s entry into the series.

A post by tipster Abhishek Yadav on X claims Samsung’s “first Googlebook” is passing through Geekbench with some interesting specifications (via Android Headlines). Among the listed specs is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite SoC. This is what the first wave of Googlebooks also features. The tipster states the listing details the chip with 12 cores: four clock in at 3.42GHz, while another eight are at 4.01GHz.

Right beside the SoC is the alleged laptop’s GPU: the Adreno X1-85. Elsewhere, Geekbench’s listing suggests Samsung’s first Googlebook could feature Android 17 as its software with 16GB of RAM.

What’s interesting is a previous rumor from SamMobile. The publication once alleged that Samsung’s upcoming laptop, which appears to be a Googlebook, would feature Android software. But those rumors claim Samsung could try to place its One UI design atop the OS, much like a Galaxy S phone or Galaxy Z foldable.

It is still incredibly early. Details are scarce, and more is expected to come to light.

The second wave?

Googlebooks were revealed during The Android Show in May and marked the future of Google’s laptops, which were previously known as Chromebooks. Skip ahead to September 21, when open pre-orders got underway for the first wave, courtesy of ASUS, Dell, HP, and more. And Samsung was nowhere to be found. Wave two, perhaps?

The Googlebook lineup starts at $899. Consumers can find them through Google or retailers like Best Buy. The laptops feature touchscreens, haptic glass trackpads, and backlit keyboards. Strong Android pairing was another key highlight for Google. Users can sign in, bringing over their Android phone settings, saved passwords, messages, and more. Then, you have Magic Pointer.

Magic Pointer is a standout AI feature for the Googlebook. Users need only hover over something with their mouse pointer and call on Gemini to help. We may have been hesitant about the Googlebook, but after spending some time with them at Snapdragon Summit, they’ve surprised us.