Development Status Summary for Qualcomm Snapdragon X Series Googlebooks

The development of Googlebooks powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets has primarily centered around a reference board known as "Bluey". While a next-generation board called "Calypso" has already surfaced, this article will focus on the development status of "Bluey," including the codenames and specifications confirmed thus far.

Bluey: The Development Foundation for the Snapdragon X Series

The development of Googlebooks featuring Qualcomm chipsets is largely based on the "Bluey" reference board. Originally, "Bluey" was anticipated to be a Chromebook Plus. However, leaks surrounding "Aluminium"—the project aimed at integrating ChromeOS and Android—revealed that the device will instead be released as a Googlebook.

Based on development insights from sources like Chromium Gerrit, the chipset powering Bluey is identified as the Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100, which was initially released for Windows. Code references also suggest the potential inclusion of the higher-tier Snapdragon X Elite. Furthermore, code mentions of a "Glow Bar" (light bar) have been discovered, providing further evidence of its Googlebook branding.

Derivative Models Stemming from Bluey

Using "Bluey" as a foundation, the development of multiple derivative models intended for actual consumer products is currently underway. The derivative boards confirmed so far are codenamed "Quenbi / QuenbiH," "Quartz," and "Mica".

• Quenbi / QuenbiH

  • Quenbi (and QuenbiH) is a model within the Bluey family that was identified early in the development cycle.

  • It has reportedly been tested with both the Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite.

  • Evidence suggests it may feature a dual-fan cooling system and support external video output via HDMI.

• Quartz

  • Quartz is being developed as a model equipped with the Snapdragon X Elite, with indications that it may adopt a haptic-enabled touchpad.

  • Currently, based on Aluminium OS test builds and benchmark results found on Geekbench, it is widely expected to be an HP device.

• Mica

  • As the latest addition to the Bluey series, Mica is rumored to feature a Glow Bar, an OLED display, and 5G connectivity.

  • Given its later development timeline, it is not expected to be part of the initial wave of releases in the fall of 2026, but is slated for a future launch.

Preparations for the Next-Generation "Calypso" Chip

While work continues on the initial models powered by the Snapdragon X series, it has been confirmed that development is already underway for a new, next-generation chipset codenamed "Calypso" and its corresponding devices. Although specific details remain scarce at this stage, development codes hint that this chip may represent a second-generation tier (such as a Snapdragon X2 Plus or X2 Elite) rather than the first-generation Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite.

Summary

It has already been officially announced that Qualcomm will supply chipsets for Googlebooks, alongside a roster of five initial release partners: Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo. Based on the current development landscape, "Quenbi / QuenbiH" and "Quartz" are likely to launch in the first wave of releases. However, the specific manufacturer behind "Quenbi / QuenbiH" remains unknown at this time.

Source: HelenTech