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Apple is not the only company reportedly working on a slim flagship phone for 2025. Samsung is also working on one, and a new leak indicates the company’s iPhone 17 Air rival will have a 6.4mm thick waistline.
Despite the slim profile, Samsung’s super-slim Galaxy reportedly will pack impressive specs, including a 200MP rear camera.
Galaxy S25 Slim will take on the iPhone 17 Air
Multiple reports indicate Apple will launch a thin model, possibly called the iPhone 17 Air, this September. Like the iPad Air, the iPhone 17 Air will stand out for its slim design, with rumors suggesting the device would be around 6mm thin.
Not to be outdone by its main competitor, Samsung is also working on a slim flagship phone. Reportedly dubbed Galaxy S25 Slim, renders and key specs of the phone recently leaked online, revealing its dimensions.
Based on renders shared by OnLeaks and SmartPrix, the Galaxy S25 Slim will be one of Samsung’s thinnest phones, measuring 6.4mm at its thinnest point. With the camera module included — the phone’s thickest point — it will supposedly have an 8.3mm thick waistline. For comparison, the iPhone 16 Pro is 8.25 mm thick.
If the report proves accurate, Samsung’s slim phone would measure about 0.4mm thicker than Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air. However, the thicker chassis could bring some benefits.
Samsung’s super-slim phone might have an edge over the iPhone 17 Air
The phone reportedly will sport a 6.7-inch OLED display and feature triple rear cameras. The array will include a 200MP primary shooter, a 50MP ultrawide and a 50MP 3.5x telephoto camera.
Rumors point to Apple equipping the iPhone 17 Air with a sole 48MP rear camera. It appears the company will prioritize style over functionality to produce the slimmest iPhone ever.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 Slim in May 2025, months ahead of the iPhone 17 Air. The company might even tease the slim Galaxy at its upcoming Unpacked event on January 22, where it will unveil the Galaxy S25 series — its flagship smartphone lineup for 2025.
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