It’s no secret that Google is developing a desktop Android platform to bring the mobile operating system to the PC world. A new leak now suggests that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon PC chips will play a key role in powering this new generation of Android computers.
Android 16 code hints at Snapdragon X support for Google’s next desktop OS
According to new information found in the list of Android 16 private codes (via @Jukanlosreve)Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Series chips are being prepared for Android support. These chips currently power Windows laptops. Their appearance (codenamed) in Android’s code suggests that Google is preparing for true desktop computing.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite delivers powerful performance and exceptional efficiency. Built on a 4nm System-on-a-Chip architecture, it features a 12-core Oryo processor with Dual-Core Boost for responsive multitasking. Thanks to the Adreno GPU, it delivers high-quality graphics for gaming and entertainment.
Built for the AI era, the chip features the advanced Qualcomm AI Engine with a Hexagon NPU. This allows the device to run large AI models on the device (over 13 billion parameters) at incredible speed. Additionally, it has a Micro NPU inside the Qualcomm Sensing Hub for enhanced security and privacy.
This combination of performance, efficiency, and AI power makes the Snapdragon X Elite a solid chip for the next Android PC. A few weeks ago, Qualcomm announced its next-generation PC chips, Snapdragon X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme, for the Windows platform. However, the first device with either of these chips might not arrive until spring 2026. It’s unclear if Qualcomm is preparing these chips for Android PCs.
Google has already confirmed its plans to merge Android and ChromeOS into a single unified platform. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he saw Google’s new desktop operating system and called it “amazing.” We’ll let you know when more information becomes available on the upcoming Android PC platform.
