ETNews: Samsung is preparing a Slim version of the Galaxy S25 to compete with the iPhone 17 Air
The South Korean company Samsung plans to release a flagship smartphone with a record thin body, reports the Korean publication ETNews. This decision is due to the company's desire to compete with Apple in the premium smartphone segment.
According to sources, Samsung is concerned about Apple's leadership and is developing a device with a thin body that will launch in early 2025. This smartphone, called the Galaxy S25 Slim, will go on sale in a limited edition to assess the demand and prospects of the device. To create such a device, Samsung will have to reduce the size of the screen matrix and battery.
This move may be related to Apple's plans to introduce the iPhone 17 Air in 2025, which is expected to have a unique body. It's possible that Apple will discontinue the iPhone Plus in the iPhone 17 lineup to make room for a new device. Noted leaker Mark Gurman compared the iPhone 17 Air to the original 2008 MacBook Air, which slotted between the regular MacBook and MacBook Pro in the lineup.
The development of thin smartphones by Samsung reflects the current situation in the phone market and the trends of competitors, note the authors of ETNews.
