Qualcomm is expanding the reach of its powerful Snapdragon X computer chips beyond Windows by bringing them to Android, too.
According to new reports, the company is now working to make its Snapdragon X series, including the recently announced Snapdragon X2, fully compatible with Android, opening the door to a whole new generation of Android-powered laptops.
The Snapdragon X2 chips were first unveiled in September 2025, and everyone expected them to debut in Windows laptops by spring 2026. But now, leaks hint that Android integration is already in the works.
Tech insider Jukanlosreve on X (formerly Twitter) did some digging and showed a code leak revealing that Qualcomm added Android 16 support for both the Snapdragon X Elite and X series chips in its private repository. From the looks of it, testing for Android-based computers is already well underway.
This move could mark a major turning point for both Qualcomm and Google. With all the talk about Google merging Android and ChromeOS, the idea of full-fledged Android computers running on Snapdragon chips suddenly makes a lot more sense.
Such devices could offer the flexibility of Android’s massive app library combined with the power and battery efficiency of Qualcomm’s next-gen silicon.
There’s also buzz about a new Qualcomm processor variant in development, codenamed “mahua” (which literally means “twisted doughnut). It’s supposed to sit below the X Elite in the company’s lineup, aiming at the mainstream crowd who want an Android PC offering a more accessible option without the premium price tag.
Honestly, the laptop market could use a shake-up. The big question now is whether Google’s software experience can match the potential of Qualcomm’s hardware.
If the software feels natural and seamless when used on Android laptops, it might just become the next big thing in personal tech.
