Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim to Debut in 2025, Might Rival Purported iPhone 17 Air: Report

Apple might shake up its iPhone lineup subsequent yr by introducing a brand new iPhone 17 Slim (or Air) mannequin, in response to current experiences. While it is presently unclear whether or not Apple will change its Plus mannequin with a brand new ‘Slim’ mannequin, a South Korean publication experiences that Samsung can also be contemplating the launch of a ‘slim’ Galaxy S25 handset. This purported Galaxy S25 Slim mannequin is more likely to be launched in restricted numbers, in response to the report. The Galaxy S collection usually consists of a normal and Plus mannequin, in addition to an Ultra variant.

Samsung Might Have a New Galaxy S25 Phone within the Works

An ETNews report (in Korean) citing business sources states that Samsung is planning to unveil a slim mannequin as a follow-up to the Galaxy S25 collection, which is anticipated to reach in early 2025. Like the lately launched Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, this Galaxy S25 model will reportedly have a skinny construct. It may very well be launched a number of months after the Galaxy S25 collection, in response to the publication.

Samsung is reportedly contemplating a restricted launch for the purported Galaxy S25 Slim mannequin, and can gauge the market’s response. The report states that if the handset receives a optimistic response from clients, then Samsung would possibly change the Galaxy S26 collection lineup, which isn’t anticipated to debut till 2026.

If these claims are correct, the shift to a slimmer type issue could be probably the most notable design change Samsung has made to its Galaxy S household within the final 4 years. The South Korean model’s Galaxy S collection often includes a normal mannequin alongside Plus and Ultra variants.

Meanwhile, Apple’s thinner telephone is anticipated to debut someday within the second half of 2025 because the iPhone 17 Slim — or iPhone 17 Air — as per current experiences. This handset might rival Samsung’s purported slim Galaxy S25 mannequin.

Samsung has already confirmed that its Galaxy S25 collection will probably be launched within the first half of subsequent yr, presumably in January. The trio is claimed to run on Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and is more likely to ship with Galaxy AI options. A current leak means that the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Ultra will arrive in 4 colourways whereas the Plus variant will probably be offered in 5 shades. They will reportedly sport low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels constructed by Samsung Display utilizing M13 natural supplies.