Following rumors of a potential “Slim” iPhone 17 in 2025, Samsung appears to be exploring similar territory with a rumored “Galaxy S25 Slim” model.
A report surfaced from South Korea earlier this week, hinting that Samsung’s slimmer smartphone could arrive in the second quarter of 2025 (April-June), following the launch of the standard Galaxy S25 lineup.
Now, a listing discovered by Smartprix in the GSMA IMEI database adds weight to these rumors. The listing shows a smartphone with the market name “Galaxy” and model number SM-S937U.
A slim phone from Samsung seems plausible
Although the listing doesn’t explicitly name the device as the Galaxy S25 Slim, the report suggests it belongs to that line. The report also notes that Samsung typically adds devices under internal testing to the database six to seven months before launch. The “U” suffix on the model number further indicates a planned US rollout.
Additionally, the model number format matches the naming conventions used for the standard, Plus, and Ultra variants of the Galaxy S series.
Details regarding the Galaxy S25 Slim are still limited, but the Slim label suggests it will be notably thinner than current Galaxy flagships, which might require trade-offs in other areas.
Apple’s rumored “Slim” iPhone 17, according to reports, could debut later in the third quarter and carry a price tag exceeding even the current iPhone Pro Max. This thinner iPhone is also expected to offer a 6.6-inch display with a single rear camera.
Samsung’s approach with the Galaxy S25 Slim remains to be seen. To achieve a slimmer profile, the company may need to make adjustments to components such as the processor, display, battery, and camera.
While the rise of AI features in the Galaxy S24 and iPhone 16 might not have been enough for some users to upgrade, 2025 could see the battle for market share shift towards the allure of a truly slim smartphone.
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