Samsung might be preparing one of its biggest laptop shake-ups yet.
According to new reports, the company is working on three Galaxy Book models that ditch Windows entirely in favour of Android. This marks a major shift in how its laptops could work going forward.
The rumour, first picked up by SamMobile, suggests these upcoming devices will run One UI 9 based on Android 17, rather than Microsoft’s operating system. That alone would be a huge departure for the Galaxy Book line, which has traditionally leaned on Windows. More recently, it has relied on Intel and AMD hardware to compete with the likes of Apple’s MacBooks.
This potential move doesn’t come out of nowhere. Samsung has been steadily building out its DeX platform, which turns its phones and tablets into desktop-like environments. The Android-powered Galaxy Books are expected to lean heavily into that idea. Additionally, they will feature a customised interface designed to feel closer to a traditional PC experience, rather than a blown-up mobile UI.
Beneath the surface, things could change just as dramatically. Recent leaks already pointed to a Galaxy Book6 Edge running Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Elite. This signals a shift away from Intel chips. Pairing ARM-based processors with Android would bring Samsung closer to the kind of tightly integrated hardware-software approach seen in Apple’s ecosystem.
There are also hints that this version of Android could be tied to a new ChromeOS hybrid, reportedly codenamed “Aluminum OS.” Samsung is expected to layer its own features on top, including AI tools similar to those already found on its smartphones.
Details are still thin, but the report claims Samsung is planning a range of devices, from a more affordable entry-level model to a higher-end flagship notebook. That suggests this could be a full lineup aimed at testing whether Android can properly replace Windows in everyday computing.
Timing remains unclear. Since the software is said to be based on Android 17, a launch is likely late 2026 or early 2027. It’s also not certain whether the upcoming Galaxy Book6 Edge will make the switch. Alternatively, Samsung may be saving the change for a later generation.
If it happens, though, it could be one of Samsung’s boldest bets yet — and a serious rethink of what a Galaxy Book actually is.
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