Celebrate the Festive Season with Snapdragon Style: Must-Have Laptops to Power Your Celebrations

Updated on 16-Sep-2025

Snapdragon X platform has given Windows laptops a real push for battery life, instant-on behaviour and on-device AI features via Copilot+. With Snapdragon X Series  at the centre, Copilot+ PCs powered by Snapdragon are quieter, wake instantly and last through long workdays. More apps now run natively, and the built-in NPU enables on device AI that does not drain your battery. The newly introduced Snapdragon X gets you the same 45 TOPS NPU as you do with the X Elite and the battery life is enough to last you multiple days. If you are shopping in India this festive season, this guide pairs five clear use cases with sensible budgets and one strong pick for each, so you can buy with confidence.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge

Travellers need a machine that wakes instantly, lasts through long days and connects fast in airports and hotels. The Galaxy Book4 Edge in this listing uses a Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) processor with the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU that’s capable of 45 TOPS, Wi-Fi 7 for faster network speeds, and a versatile port mix that includes USB4 and HDMI 2.1, handy when you need to present without a dongle. Samsung quotes up to 28 hours of video playback, which translates to genuine long-haul endurance in light office work with sensible brightness. The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display keeps battery draw modest, and at 1.5 kg it is perfectly manageable in a cabin bag. If you carry a Galaxy phone, you will also appreciate features like Quick Share and Connected Camera for better meetings on the road. During the Flipkart Big Billion days, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge will retail for a special offer price of Rs 49,990. See the India listing here: Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge NP750XQB 

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

If your day is mostly filled with attending classes, writing assignments, opening hundreds of tabs for research and a bit of OTT streaming, the IdeaPad Slim 3 keeps the basics right. The 15.3 inch WUXGA (1920×1200 pixels) IPS panel gives you more vertical room for notes and spreadsheets, the 5 MP webcam helps with online classes, and the fingerprint reader speeds up sign-ins. The Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) variant listed here includes a 45 TOPS NPU for on-device AI features, 16 GB LPDDR5x memory and a 512 GB SSD, which is a sensible baseline for campus life. At 1.55 kg it is easy to carry, and Wi-Fi 6E keeps the connectivity snappy. If you are a student looking to make your life on the campus easier, add OneDrive, a password manager and Focus sessions in Windows to round out the experience. Bookmark the SKU Flipkart and check it on during the upcoming Big Billion Days Sale starting September 23rd for a special offer price of Rs 54,990: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15Q8X10

ASUS Vivobook S16

If you live your life on timelines, colour grading and browser-based tools, a larger OLED panel makes a real difference. The Vivobook S16 S3607QA pairs a Snapdragon X processor with a 16 inch 16:10 FHD+ OLED display, so your toolbars and tracks get more space and HDR video looks punchy. ASUS quotes up to 32 hours of battery life from a 70 Whr pack with quick charging up to 60 percent in about 49 minutes, which is ideal if you split time between a desk and cafés. The chassis is slim at 1.59 cm and about 1.74 kg, which is light for a 16-inch machine. With the on-device NPU rated up to 45 TOPS, you can run Windows Studio Effects locally and experiment with creative AI features without burning through the battery. If you like to use laptops with a dock, then pair it with a colour-calibrated external display and a USB-C hub for SD card ingest. You can grab the ASUS Vivobook S16 S3607QA for a special offer price of Rs 49,990 during the upcoming Big Billion Days Sale on Flipkart.

HP OmniBook 5

For long stretches of using spreadsheets and video calls, a strong keyboard, an OLED screen that is easy on the eyes, and enterprise-ready security make a noticeable difference. The OmniBook 5 (14-he0014QU) uses a Snapdragon X processor in a 14-inch chassis with a 2K OLED display, 16 GB LPDDR5x-8448 memory and a 512 GB SSD. It is a Copilot+ PC, so you get fast wake, quiet running and local AI features for meetings without spinning up fans. This configuration ships with a backlit keyboard and Microsoft Office Home 2024, which is convenient for deployment. If you are buying for a team, check HP’s bundles and support coverage, then add a USB-C charger for travel and a wired headset for consistent call quality. See the India store listing here: HP OmniBook 5 14-he0014QU and remember to check it out on Amazon during the upcoming sale starting September 23rd.

Buying tips for this festive season

Festive deals can shuffle configurations quickly, so always confirm the panel type, memory and storage before checkout. Many Snapdragon X and X Plus models are great for folks on a budget, while X Elite variants typically serve heavier creative or multitasking loads. If you plan to use external displays, verify USB-C display support and the charger wattage that ships in the box. For creators, consider colour management and whether you need an active pen. For remote workers, prioritise webcam quality, mic arrays and latest Bluetooth and Wi-Fi standards if your router supports it. Keep your backups sorted from day one, and set up Windows Hello for quick yet secure sign-ins.

Snapdragon X laptops bring a welcome blend of endurance, instant responsiveness and quiet running to Windows notebooks in India. Whether you are heading to college, shuttling between airports, shipping content or logging into boardroom calls from home, one of these five picks lines up neatly with the job to be done and the budget you have set. Start with your use case, pick the right size and screen, then choose between Snapdragon X, X Plus and X Elite based on workload and how many heavy apps you run together. The festive season is the right time to upgrade, especially with exchange bonuses and bank offers popping up across retailers.

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