Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Launch Timeline Delayed Until May, Tipster Claims

It’s unclear whether the new slimmer Galaxy S25 will be launched alongside the usual suspects

Written by Sheldon Pinto, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 15 January 2025 12:41 IST

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Launch Timeline Delayed Until May, Tipster Claims

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series is said to offer hardware upgrades over the S24 series (pictured)

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is said to be less than 7mm in thickness
The phone was spotted on Geekbench with a unique model number
The Galaxy S25 Slim is said to run on a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC

We have only heard about the purported Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim from tipsters so far, and unlike other models in this year's anticipated Galaxy S25 lineup, we have yet to get our first glimpse of the new 'Slim' model via leaked images. A Chinese user on Weibo has now claimed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Slim at a later date, instead of its next Galaxy Unpacked event on January 22. An earlier report suggested that the phone would be thinner than 6mm, but that's all that we know about it in terms of design. Newer reports even gave out the hardware specifications of the device, revealing that it will feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. More recently, Samsung too hinted at a fourth handset in its Galaxy lineup, in a recent teaser.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Revised Launch Timeline (Leaked)

Weibo user Setsuna Digital (translated from Chinese) claims that the rumoured Galaxy S25 Slim model will be available in May. It's unclear whether the tipster attempts to describe just the launch date, the sale date, or even the phone's release date in China. This claim aligns with an older report that suggested the phone would not be launched alongside the usual S25 models at the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event.

The news is a bit confusing given that Samsung recently hinted at a fourth model in its Unpacked event teaser. It looks like enthusiasts will have to wait till the launch date to know whether the Galaxy S25 Slim will be released with the rest of the models, or separately at a later date.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Specifications (Leaked)

The slimmest model in the Galaxy S25 series, since its first appearance in the rumour mill, is said to compete with an upcoming Apple iPhone model — the purported iPhone 17 Air, also known as the iPhone 17 Slim. However, the rumoured dimensions, as per an analyst, could be a lot slimmer at around 5.5mm.

An older report indicates that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (model no. SM-S937x/DS) will have a 6.66-inch display, which should be similar to the Galaxy S25+ model.

A reason why Samsung's slim offering is thicker is probably down to the number of cameras. The aforementioned report hints that the Galaxy S25 Slim will have a 200-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 50-megapixel 3.5X telephoto camera. The iPhone 17 Air is expected to offer just one rear-facing camera.

Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is said to power this slimmer Galaxy S25. It is also tipped to pack a battery with a capacity ranging between 4,700mAh and 5,000mAh.

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Samsung Galaxy S24

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Capable processor
Good overall camera performance

Bad
Average battery life
Recycled design
AI features free till 2025

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Display 6.20-inch

Processor octa-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4000mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S24+

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display with QHD+ resolution
Very good performance
Good cameras all around
Great build quality
12GB RAM
Seven years of software support

Bad
Heats up under heavy use
No auto-focus in ultra-wide camera
No fast charger in box
Battery life is not great

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor deca-core

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 14

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Bright display with fewer reflections
Great battery life
Useful AI features
Excellent performance
Top-quality cameras
Longer software support

Bad
Expensive
Relatively slower charging speeds

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Display 6.80-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

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Further reading: Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S25, Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung Unpacked 2025, Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim Specifications

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