Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 lineup is one of the most anticipated launches of the year, but there’s a catch—one of its rumored models, the Galaxy S25 Slim, might not even make it to the US. Industry insider Evan Blass just dropped this bombshell on his private X account, and it’s leaving fans scratching their heads.
Samsung may follow a similar strategy to the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition
So far, we’ve heard that the Galaxy S25 Slim wasn’t going to launch alongside its siblings on January 22. Instead, it was reportedly delayed until May. But now, Blass claims US carriers won’t even be selling the phone. That’s right: the Slim may not be available in the US at all.
And that’s not all. Blass suggests that the name “Galaxy S25 Slim” might not even stick, which makes things even more confusing. He also hinted that the phone could land between the Galaxy S25 Plus and Ultra in terms of price and marketing—at least in the markets where it does launch.
This situation isn’t entirely new for Samsung. Take the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, for example—a thinner, lighter foldable that’s only available in South Korea. Could the Galaxy S25 Slim meet a similar fate, restricted to select markets like Samsung’s home turf? It’s certainly possible.
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The slim form factor has at least one obvious limitation, as of now
If you’re hoping the Galaxy S25 Slim will be worth the wait, temper your expectations. Early rumors painted a picture of a super-thin phone (around 5-6mm) with a sleek design. But that thinness likely means compromises—most notably in battery size. Unlike the upcoming Galaxy S26 lineup, which is rumored to feature silicon-carbon anode batteries, the Slim will probably stick to traditional Li-ion battery tech.
This means a smaller battery capacity, which could be a dealbreaker for many. And let’s face it: do we really need phones that are paper-thin if it means sacrificing battery life and durability? Probably not.
To make things more interesting, Blass’s post casts doubt on whether the Slim would even rival Apple’s rumored iPhone 17 Air. If it’s restricted to select markets, the competition may not matter much.
At this point, it’s looking less and less likely that we’ll see the Galaxy S25 Slim at Samsung’s Unpacked event next week. Of course, surprises aren’t off the table, but for now, all we can do is wait and see what Samsung officially announces.
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