Samsung is poised to launch an ultra-thin Galaxy S25 variant, testing market appetite for thin phones

Samsung is poised to launch an ultra-thin Galaxy S25 variant, testing market appetite for thin phonesA decade ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy Alpha, renowned for its 6.7mm thin profile, which served as design inspiration for the following year's Galaxy S6

Samsung is poised to launch an ultra-thin Galaxy S25 variant, testing market appetite for thin phones

A decade ago, Samsung launched the Galaxy Alpha, renowned for its 6.7mm thin profile, which served as design inspiration for the following year's Galaxy S6. Now, according to South Korean media outlet ETNews, Samsung appears ready to revisit a similar design.

Industry insiders reveal that Samsung plans to introduce an ultra-thin version of the Galaxy S25 series. This device will be a standalone model, launching several months after the main Galaxy S25 lineup, which is anticipated to debut early next year, encompassing the standard, Plus, and Ultra variants. The release timing of the ultra-thin device will mirror that of the Galaxy Z Fold's special edition, with the primary focus on achieving a slimmer form factor.

While the specific Galaxy S25 model serving as the foundation for the Galaxy S25 Slim (or its eventual name) remains unclear, insiders state that Samsung aims to gauge market demand for thin phones through this experiment. If the results are encouraging, the company might incorporate this design philosophy into future Galaxy S26 series releases.

This recent news aligns with a previous report by TheElec, which suggested Samsung's intention to transform the Galaxy S25 FE into an ultra-thin device. Typically, FE models arrive months after the main series, minimizing cannibalization of S series sales. The ultra-thin variant faces a similar risk.

Interestingly, reports indicate that Apple is also planning to launch a new ultra-thin model next year, replacing the underperforming Plus and mini models. However, does a thinner phone truly resonate with consumer preferences? This is the question Samsung seeks to explore before integrating this ultra-thin design into its flagship Galaxy S series.