Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Slim plans may have hit a roadblock. The company is reportedly struggling to achieve the desired slim profile (close to 6mm) while maintaining a substantial battery capacity. Its competitor, Apple, faces similar challenges with the iPhone 17 Slim, aka iPhone 17 Air. These hurdles may delay their launch.
Galaxy S25 Slim launch potentially delayed due to battery challenges
Samsung plans to expand its flagship smartphone line with a fifth Galaxy S25 model next year. The rumored Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to launch between the three regular flagships and the entry-level Fan Edition (FE) model. In terms of specs and pricing, it could be close to the Galaxy S25 Ultra. There are rumors about Samsung potentially shipping the two models with the same camera setup.
The company could drop the S Pen to make the “Slim” model slimmer than the Ultra. However, that may not be enough, so Samsung allegedly aims to reinvent the battery with new cells and materials. The goal is to create slimmer batteries with higher capacity. This ensures the Galaxy S25 Slim has a sizeable battery in a slim profile. After all, the battery life is an important aspect of a smartphone experience.
Unfortunately, the Korean tech biggie’s plans seem to have stalled. According to a report on X, the initial attempts to create a slim battery have failed. The report doesn’t go into detail about what exactly went wrong but suggests Samsung couldn’t overcome the technical challenges of reinventing the battery for the Galaxy S25 Slim. It must now compromise to balance slimness and battery performance.
The source suggests the new phone will be substantially thicker than 6mm and will see a limited release. If true, this might be a bit of a letdown for Galaxy fans worldwide, who have been eagerly awaiting the slim flagship. Many are already disappointed by Samsung’s decision to launch the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition only in China and South Korea, and they hope the Galaxy S25 Slim won’t meet a similar fate. More leaks are anticipated in the coming weeks.
