Highlights
- Samsung’s Unpacked event in January will introduce four devices including the Galaxy S25 Slim, S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra.
- Leaked information reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will feature a thinner design.
- Other leaked features – a 6.66-inch screen, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and 200 MP+50MP+50MP camera setup.
- The Galaxy S25 and S25+ base models will start with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked event is rumoured to be set for late January and has already sparked enough buzz online.
The excitement reached its peak recently when a leaked invite showed four devices instead of the usual three. This hints at a new addition to the Galaxy S25 lineup making it a total of four devices including the Galaxy S25 Slim joining the S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra.
The Galaxy S25 Slim has been getting maximum news space thanks to online enthusiasts pitching it with the rumoured iPhone 17 Air (slim) model already. Here’s everything recent rumours hint about the S25 Slim.
Galaxy S25 Slim – What to Expect? (Leaked)
According to a recent leak by user @Gadgetsdata on X (formerly Twitter), the Galaxy S25 Slim will stand out with its thinner-than-expected design and powerful features.
Galaxy S25 Slim (SM-S937x/DS) :
• 6.66″ display (like S25+)
• 200MP HP5 main camera
• 50MP JN5 UW
• 50MP JN5 3.5X telephoto• SD 8 Elite
• ~4700mAh – 5000mAh🔋Launching in Q2, 2025 – similar to A & FE series launch timeline.
— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) December 20, 2024
Some of the leaked features are as follows –
- Display: It’s rumoured to have a 66-inch screen, the same size as the S25+.
- Chipset: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, ensuring top-tier performance.
- Battery: Estimated to range between 4,700 mAh and 5,000 mAh, impressive for such a slim device.
Cameras: The back will boast:
- A 200 MP main camera with Samsung’s ISOCELL HP5 sensor.
- A 50 MP ultrawide camera.
- A 50 MP telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom using the ISOCELL JN5 sensor.
How Slim Will Galaxy S25 Slim Be?
There have been several reports on the rumoured thickness of the 25 Slim variant.
According to a recent post by trusted leaker Ice Universe on Weibo, the model could be under 7 mm, possibly in the 6.x mm range.
This would make it a serious contender in the slim smartphone market, even against Apple’s iPhone 17 Air, which is rumoured to be 5-6 mm thick but sacrifices features like multiple cameras to achieve its design.
Leaker Ice Universe’s recent post on Weibo.
Galaxy S25 Series To Get RAM and Storage Boost
In other news, Samsung is upgrading the base configurations for the Galaxy S25 series. According to tipster Abhishek Yadav on X, the base models of the Galaxy S25 and S25+ will now start with 12GB of RAM, up from 8GB in the Galaxy S24.
Exclusive ✨
The base storage variant of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series will come with 12GB of RAM.
So, no 8GB RAM variant for the S25 and S25+ this time. ❌#Samsung #GalaxyS25Series #GalaxyS25Ultra
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) December 20, 2024
This means the base variants will be on par with the high-end Ultra model. Storage is also expected to double with 256GB as the new starting option replacing the previous 128GB base.
Samsung’s latest lineup is shaping up to be a significant leap in both design and performance, setting the stage for a competitive year in premium smartphones.
FAQs
Q1. When is Samsung’s Unpacked event rumoured to take place?
Answer. Samsung’s Unpacked event is rumoured to be set for late January, most likely on 22 January.
Q2. What are the key features of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
Answer. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is expected to have a 6.66-inch screen, be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and include a 200 MP main camera with Samsung’s ISOCELL HP5 sensor among other features.
Q3. What upgrades are expected for the Galaxy S25 and S25+ base models?
Answer. The base models of the Galaxy S25 and S25+ will start with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, up from 8GB RAM and 128GB storage in the Galaxy S24.
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