Abstract
- Forward of subsequent week’s Galaxy S25 launch, we’re getting our first actual glimpse of a slimmer fourth mannequin from Samsung.
- Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim is rumored to measure in at 6.4mm, whereas concurrently providing near-identical specs in comparison with the remainder of the S25 sequence.
- This mannequin represents Samsung’s response to Apple’s rumored slim iPhone 17, although Apple could have the Galaxy S25 Slim beat on thickness alone.
We’re precisely one week out from Samsung unveiling the Galaxy S25 sequence in San Jose, however as you would possibly count on, there’s at all times one other telephone proper across the nook. Whereas we’re anticipating to see the same old Galaxy trio introduced at Unpacked, we have additionally heard lots a few fourth mannequin meant to be added later this yr. After months of leaks and rumors, we’re lastly getting our first glimpse on the Galaxy S25 Slim, and as you most likely may’ve predicted, it seems to be like a slimmer Galaxy S25.
The Galaxy S25 Slim is strictly what you would possibly count on — and that is not a foul factor
Supply: OnLeaks/SmartPrix
As we speak’s renders come courtesy of OnLeaks and SmartPrix, each trusted names on this planet of telephone leaks. From the entrance (and the again, for that matter), it is virtually indistinguishable from each final yr’s Galaxy S24 sequence and what we have seen from the Galaxy S25 in earlier leaks. Triple digital camera module, quantity and energy buttons alongside the aspect, slim bezels and a gap punch digital camera up prime — typical Samsung fare. It is if you flip to the S25 Slim’s profile that you simply study the way it’s earned its title.
Measuring in at 6.4mm thick — and eight.3mm when accounting for the protruding digital camera sensors — this telephone seems to be leagues forward of the competitors in the case of eliminating bulk. For comparability’s sake, the Galaxy S25 is rumored to measure in at 7.2mm, whereas the Galaxy S24 measured in at 7.3mm. The thinnest iPhone presently bought is 2022’s iPhone SE — additionally 7.3mm — whereas all three non-foldable Pixel 9 fashions measure in at a comparatively rotund 8.5mm.
Supply: OnLeaks/SmartPrix
This measurement discount does not appear to return at the price of its internals, with OnLeaks reporting it will retain the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB of RAM we count on to see on the S25+. Likewise, latest rumors surrounding the Slim’s digital camera setup factors to a 200MP important sensor paired with 50MP ultra-wide and telephoto choices, with Samsung utilizing an All Lenses on Prism (ALoP) design to pack the telephoto sensor into such a small bundle. No phrase on battery capability, sadly, however count on it to be smaller than no matter’s packed within the S25+ subsequent week.
By all accounts, the Galaxy S25 Slim appears to be an early response to Apple’s long-rumored slim iPhone 17. Final week, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported that Apple’s mannequin may be as skinny as 5.5mm, besting Samsung by almost a full millimeter. Neither model sounds able to showcase their respective slim fashions for 2025 simply but, although. Regardless of as we speak’s leak, it does not appear to be the Galaxy S25 Slim is arriving with its trio of bulkier counterparts subsequent Wednesday, with OnLeaks pointing in the direction of a possible Could launch for the fourth member of Samsung’s cellular household.
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