To my knowledge, this is the first time a reputable source is trying to offer a look behind the scenes of the company's Galaxy S25 Slim development work, calling for an initial production plan that sounds like a drop in the otherwise vast ocean of the S25 series.
Are you ready for a limited Galaxy S25 Special Edition?
Because the S25 Slim name always felt like a placeholder to anyone the least bit familiar with Samsung's traditional brand strategy, I believe it is time we start referring to this device as the Galaxy S25 SE (aka Special Edition).
I obviously can't vouch for that marketing label just yet, but it would certainly make sense for a handset tipped to roll out to the public sometime in Q2 2025 in a measly 3 million units. That's 3 million for the entire world, mind you, or at least the currently unknown global markets where the "S25 Slim" will eventually be released in.
The S25 Slim could be a Special Edition phone just like the Z Fold SE. | Image Credit -- Samsung
3 million, of course, is a much higher number than the 400,000 or so Galaxy Z Fold SE units put up for sale so far in Korea, but it's also way lower than the typical 30 to 35 million production runs of new Galaxy S-series devices of the last few years.
The reason why Samsung is setting such a conservative goal for this entirely new type of ultra-high-end smartphone is pretty obvious, especially with rumors of super-advanced cameras making us fearful of just how insanely expensive the Galaxy S25 Slim could prove to be.
The tech giant wants to see what your reaction is to a crazy thin and lightweight phone with state-of-the-art specs and a fitting price tag before producing more copies than it can sell. That's definitely a sound business plan that can hopefully be revised if the S25 Slim does end up being hugely popular during its initial commercial run.
A familiar screen size and a lot of question marks
If you're expecting me to list a bunch of possible Galaxy S25 Slim specifications now, I'm afraid I'll have to bitterly disappoint you. That's because many details are still under wraps, and the few that are currently "known"... are naturally not etched in stone either.
What's almost guaranteed is that the S25 Slim will share a screen size of around 6.7 inches with both the S25 Plus and this year's S24 Plus. More specifically, multiple insiders expect the number to sit at exactly 6.66 inches, compared to the 6.16-inch display size of the "vanilla" S25 and the 6.86-inch S25 Ultra.
The S25 Slim (or S25 SE) could come with a very similar screen to the S24 Plus. | Image Credit -- PhoneArena
Curiously enough, no semi-credible source has even attempted to guess the exact thickness (or rather thinness) of the Galaxy S25 Slim, leaving us scratching our heads and wondering just how low the 7.7mm profile of the S24 Plus, for instance, can go. 7mm? 6.5? 6mm?! We'll see...
Most likely, in April 2025, following an almost certain January release for the rest of the Galaxy S25 roster. Now, are you excited to see Samsung try something new with its Android flagship line or do you fear that the S25 Slim/S25 SE could prove too pricey/fragile/incapable of keeping up with your daily battery needs to be worth your time and money?
Create a free account and join our vibrant community
Register to enjoy the full PhoneArena experience. Here’s what you get with your PhoneArena account:
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: