Today was a significant day for major tech companies advancing in AI and hardware, with Dell making waves. A leaked Dell document unveils their new direction: a Snapdragon-powered XPS 13 laptop. Here’s all you need to know.
Shared by VideoCardz, Dell’s 311-page leaked document discloses details about their upcoming Snapdragon-powered XPS 13 Plus and future Qualcomm Snapdragon-driven laptops. The document delves into the forthcoming XPS 13 Plus, known internally as “TributoQC“.
Revealing that the laptop is internally named TributoQC, the document initially referred to it as “Qualcomm Nuvia” in the pre-naming phase. It outlines configurations of 10 cores (Nuvia 10c) and 12 cores (Nuvia 12c) with maximum TDPs of 17.5W and 25.5W respectively.
Compared to the previously launched Raptor Lake XPS (TributoRPL), the TributoQC is lighter (1200g vs 1250g) but features a lower resolution display (2.8K vs 3.5K). Notably, the document introduces a new “Tandem OLED” technology from LG, offering enhanced brightness and lifespan. This technology utilizes multiple OLED screens (in this instance – two) stacked to merge light from both, resulting in improved contrast.
Performance-wise, the RAM has been upgraded from LPDDR5 5200MT to LPDDR5X 8400MT. The TributoQC showcases a substantial battery life enhancement, with the document stating over 20 hours of Netflix streaming on the Snapdragon model, as opposed to 13 hours on the Intel version. This improvement is achieved using the same 55Wh battery.
However, other aspects remain unchanged from the Raptor Lake model. The document presents comparative tests between Alder Lake (12th Gen) and X Elite, yielding remarkable yet expected results.
The leaked document, dated from last year, suggests a June 2024 release for the XPS 13 Plus. It also references Qualcomm’s upcoming laptop chipset, the Oryon V2, set to debut in the first half of 2025, followed by a V3 iteration scheduled for late 2027.
With a potential June release and a base price of $1199, the Snapdragon-driven XPS 13 Plus has the potential to revolutionize the experience for users who prioritize battery life. What are your opinions on Dell’s forthcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered XPS laptops? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
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