Goodbye, Windows? Samsung Looks Set to Move Galaxy Book Laptops to Android

According to SamMobile, Samsung is preparing at least three Galaxy Book laptop models that will ditch Windows in favor of Android. This isn’t just a mobile OS slapped onto a bigger screen — we’re talking about a full-fledged desktop environment with the company’s One UI 9 skin, built on top of Android 17.

Insiders claim the foundation isn’t stock Android, but rather a future version of ChromeOS codenamed Aluminium OS. Google has been hinting for a while that it wants to turn Android into a fully standalone OS for laptops and desktops, and this Samsung project looks like the first major production step in that direction. Essentially, this would directly replace ChromeOS in Samsung’s lineup — the current Galaxy Chromebooks will likely make way for these Android-based devices.

The range will include entry-level, mid-range, and flagship versions. The top-tier model is said to feature an ultra-slim chassis, and it wouldn’t be surprising if Samsung has been eyeing the popularity of the MacBook Neo to tweak its design choices according to current trends. On the software side, all three laptops will inherit Galaxy AI — the suite of AI features already familiar to owners of Samsung’s smartphones, tablets, and watches. On top of that, there’s a heavily revamped Samsung DeX mode, designed to make window management, the file manager, and multitasking feel much closer to what you’d expect from a classic PC.

No official announcement date yet, but the Google I/O conference is just around the corner on May 19–20, and it’s widely expected that Android 17 and the new ChromeOS based on it will be unveiled there. It’s very possible that Samsung will either tease the new laptops at the event or share its launch roadmap for later in 2026.

Mass-producing an Android laptop with this level of polish could shake up the market, especially in the segment of thin-and-light machines for school and everyday work. The big question is whether One UI with DeX can truly deliver the same level of productivity that Windows users are used to.

What do you think about an Android laptop with a proper desktop mode? Would you trade Windows for One UI and DeX in your daily driver? Drop your thoughts in the comments.