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Leaked Galaxy S25 Slim images with S25, Plus, and Ultra make you wonder what's even the point [UPDATED]

By Anam Hamid

Updated: Jan 16, 2025, 3:56 AM

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Galaxy S25 series renders | Image Credit - Steve H.McFly

Update from January 16, 2025

Leaker Steve H.McFly has now posted an image that provides an even better approximation of the differences between the phones in the Galaxy S25 family. The Galaxy S25 Slim feels right at home with the other variants and it doesn't look thin enough to be classified as a "slim" model.

The original story from January 16, 2025 follows below:

Yesterday, the mysterious Galaxy S25 Slim finally leaked in images. It very much has the Galaxy S25 series DNA in it, and as its name suggests, it's a part of the S25 family, even if it may hit the shelves three months after the other three phones. Tipster Ice Universe has posted some renders that let us envision all four phones side by side.

The biggest selling point of the Galaxy S25 Slim will be its slender design. However, it's rumored to be 6.4mm thick, meaning it won't be noticeably thinner than the Galaxy S25, which is said to be 7.2mm thick. The Galaxy S25 Plus, if you are wondering, is expected to be a hair thicker at 7.3mm, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra is allegedly 8.2mm thick.

The Galaxy S25 Slim is not a whole lot thinner than the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus. | Image Credit - Ice Univers

The difference in the thickness of the Slim and the S25 and S25 Plus might barely be perceptible, per an image posted by Ice. Sure, it looks remarkably thinner than the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but not a whole lot thinner than the other two variants.

This makes you wonder why Samsung even bothered with this variant. Apple is also rumored to be working on a thin phone, but it's alleged iPhone 17 Air is going to be only 5.5mm thick.

The Galaxy S25 Slim might be positioned as a thinner, lighter version of the S25 Plus. | Image Credit - Ice Universe

Ice has also created a concept image that showcases all the Galaxy S25 models from the front. The Galaxy S25 is the smallest of the bunch with a 6.2-inch screen. The Galaxy S25 Plus and Slim are both expected to feature 6.7-inch displays. The S25 Ultra is the largest with a 6.9-inch screen.

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Samsung has launched its reservation campaign for the Galaxy S25 Ultra! You can pre-reserve a unit, which will give you a $50 Samsung Credit and qualification for a sweepstakes. The prize is a $5,000 Samsung Credit. You also get up to $1,250 additional savings with enhanced trade-ins and more!

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Reserve your Galaxy S25 Plus at Samsung!

Pre-reserve your Galaxy S25+ today and get big bonuses! Reserving a unit now gives you a $50 Samsung Credit. On top of that, you'll enter into a sweepstakes with a $5,000 Samsung Credit for one winner. But that's not all! You can also get up to $1,250 additional savings when you reserve a unit and pre-order one with enhanced trade-in credits and more!

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It looks like Samsung is positioning the Galaxy S25 Slim as the svelte version of the Galaxy S25 Plus. However, considering the Slim is going to be only under a millimeter thinner, it's natural to wonder if it will stand out at all. The phone will most likely also weigh less than the Galaxy S25 Plus, which might be one of the reasons to go for it.

Also, even though the Galaxy S25 Slim is not expected to be as thin as the iPhone 17 Air, that's in large part because there won't be as many trade-offs when it comes to specs. For instance, the Air is only expected to have one camera. The Galaxy S25 Slim, on the other hand, could feature a triple camera array on par with the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

The Slim model may be announced alongside the rest of the Galaxy S25 family on January 22, but it's expected to go on sale in May. Reservations are now open for the unreleased phones.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.