Samsung formally teases its much-hyped Galaxy S25 Slim version

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After many months of rumors and leaks, Samsung has confirmed the existence of a ‘Slim’ variant of its Galaxy S25 smartphone collection.
Formally dubbed the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung showcased this thin-and-light handset at its current Galaxy Unpacked 2025 press occasion.
The Galaxy S25 Edge might be accessible ‘in choose markets’ to start with, which can embrace each the US and South Korea at launch.

At its Galaxy Unpacked 2025 {hardware} keynote, Samsung finally took the wraps off its newest era of flagship Android smartphones. In fast succession, the South Korean tech large unveiled its all-new Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Extremely handsets.

Along with this trio of high-end gadgets, Samsung went forward and confirmed the existence of a fourth distinct taste of S25 — the S25 Edge. This elusive mannequin was proven to the press in a ‘sneak peek’ style, and its declare to fame is its notably thin-and-light bodily type issue.

A ‘Slim’ variant of the Galaxy S25 had been rumored for a lot of months main as much as the Unpacked occasion itself.

At first look, the S25 Edge seems to be a svelte system, with a boxy and rectangular chassis, a twin digicam setup, and a skinny, uniform entrance show bezel.

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A ‘Slim’ variant of the Galaxy S25 had been rumored for a lot of months main as much as the Unpacked occasion itself — there was a lot chatter surrounding whether or not this mannequin would attain the record-breaking slimline dimensions of 2015’s Galaxy S6.

At first look, the S25 Edge seems to be a svelte system…

Sadly, Samsung hasn’t confirmed a lot in the best way of substantive Galaxy S25 Edge metrics. We’re at midnight on the subject of system specs, dimensions, weight, and even worth and availability.

In the intervening time, the one substantive info we have now comes courtesy of a Samsung South Africa consultant (via Android Authority), who has confirmed that the system will launch ‘in choose markets’, and that the US and Korea might be part of the preliminary rollout.

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Rumors level in direction of an iPhone ‘Slim’ being below energetic growth

Again within the mid-2010’s, the flagship smartphone trade seemed to be in an arms race of slim-and-light proportions. Main tech manufacturers boasted of ever extra slimified cellular handsets, culminating within the 0.27-inch (6.9 mm) thick iPhone 6 in 2014, and the equally skinny Galaxy S6 the next yr.

Since then, and maybe because of the Bendgate controversy, telephone makers have embraced thicker chassis, that are extra structurally sound and might match bigger battery packs and extra superior digicam optics.

Right now’s rekindled curiosity within the ‘Slim’ type issue is a curious one.

Today’s rekindled interest within the ‘Slim’ type issue is a curious one — will shoppers take effectively to a thinner smartphone, if it means sacrificing inside tech elements within the course of?

Apple, for its half, seems to even be flirting as soon as once more with thinner telephone designs. The so-called ‘ iPhone Air‘ idea has obtained appreciable consideration from the media and followers alike, a lot of whom anticipate to see such a tool ship alongside this yr’s iPhone 17 collection.