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Samsung to develop Galaxy S25 special edition to counter iPhone 17 Slim
Galaxy S25 Special Edition Release Background
If you look at the recent smartphone trends, smartphones with slim designs are becoming the trend. The competition for slim smartphones is expected to become fiercer in 2025. Apple plans to release the iPhone 17 slim model that maximizes portability in the iPhone 17 series, which is scheduled to be released next fall, and Samsung seems to be moving to release a slim model following the recently released Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition.
Thin and lightweight design
According to south korea IT media outlet Electronic Newspaper, Samsung is also considering launching a slim model as a new derivative of the upcoming Galaxy S25 series, just like the iPhone 17. According to the report, Samsung is developing a new flagship smartphone that adopts an ultra-thin and slim design designed to support the iPhone 17 slim. This model, like the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, is said to be manufactured based on the Galaxy S25 series and will be a slim model with a significantly reduced thickness.
Limited production and release schedule
This model is expected to have a similar sales strategy to the Fold Special Edition. The base series, the Galaxy S25 series, is expected to launch in Q1 with three models – the basic, plus, and ultra – with the Galaxy S25 special edition likely to follow a few months later. If that happens, it seems likely that it will launch before the iPhone 17 Slim.
Possibility of a slim model that could lead to the Galaxy S26 series
The Galaxy S25 Special Edition is unlikely to have a large initial production run. It will be produced in small quantities to see how the market reacts, and if the response is good, it will be added to the regular lineup starting with the Galaxy S26 series, rather than a derivative model like the iPhone 17.
If this model is well received by users and establishes itself as a regular lineup in the Galaxy S26 series, it could replace the worst-selling plus model like the iPhone 17 and keep the three lineup intact, or if it comes to four models: the Galaxy S26 base, S26 Plus, S26 Slim, and S26 Ultra.
What are the challenges that need to be solved for the release of the Galaxy S25 Special Edition?
So far, we’ve looked at Samsung’s development of the Galaxy S25 special edition. In order for the product to be successfully released, if the thickness becomes thinner, the components inside must also be manufactured to fit the slim design, so I think maintaining durability and performance will be the key.