Apple might shake up its iPhone lineup subsequent yr by introducing a brand new iPhone 17 Slim (or Air) mannequin, based on current stories. Whereas it is at the moment unclear whether or not Apple will exchange its Plus mannequin with a brand new ‘Slim’ mannequin, a South Korean publication stories that Samsung can 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, based on the report. The Galaxy S collection sometimes consists of a typical and Plus mannequin, in addition to an Extremely variant.

Samsung May Have a New Galaxy S25 Telephone 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. Just like the lately launched Galaxy Z Fold Particular Version, this Galaxy S25 model will reportedly have a skinny construct. It might be launched a number of months after the Galaxy S25 collection, based on 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 prospects, then Samsung may 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 contains a typical mannequin alongside Plus and Extremely variants.

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

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