In recent weeks, rumors have been emerging about a Galaxy S25 Slim that could arrive in 2025. Samsung might take as inspiration the iPhone 17 Air that Apple is reportedly working on to replace the iPhone 17 Plus. However, the inspiration could only be limited, as the approach aims to be different. Apparently, Samsung will offer a true flagship camera system in the Galaxy S25 Slim.
Unlike the iPhone 17 Air, the Galaxy S25 Slim could not have camera compromises
According to reports, the iPhone 17 Air will appeal to aesthetics as its main selling point. The Cupertino giant could be working on making it as thin as possible, with a thickness of around 6 mm. However, buyers of the device may have to be willing to accept certain sacrifices. One of the compromises could be a single 48 MP rear camera sensor, far from the photographic possibilities of the other models. In this aspect, it might be similar to the iPhone SE 4, which is also reportedly set to arrive next year.
However, reliable tipster Ice Universe revealed on X/Twitter that Samsung will opt for a different route for its “Slim” device. According to the post, the phone’s camera system will at least be better than the Galaxy S25’s. The latter is said to have a very similar setup to that of the Galaxy S24, which integrates 50 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (3x telephoto) rear sensors.
An earlier report from the same source claimed that the Galaxy S25 Slim’s camera will be “ultra” level. The tipster didn’t offer any further details at the time, but the post seemed to be referencing the Galaxy S Ultra. So, it’s possible that we’ll see specs like a 200 MP main sensor, for example.
The Vivo X200 Pro mini could be an inspiration for Samsung
The source mentions that the Galaxy S25 Slim will be more comparable to the compact flagship Vivo X200 Pro mini. Of course, the “Slim” in the name is not a random choice, as the device will also be slimmer and lighter than the other S25 variants.
The Galaxy S25 could become an interesting addition to Samsung’s flagship mobile series. Unlike Apple, the South Korean giant will not replace any existing Galaxy models. Instead, the phone could be a fifth alternative in the lineup for users who particularly value slim designs.
