iPhone 17 Air Could Be Thinner Than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Slim; Price Range Tipped

The Galaxy S25 Slim was said to launch in January with the rest of the lineup.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 6 January 2025 14:45 IST

iPhone 17 Air Could Be Thinner Than Samsung's Galaxy S25 Slim; Price Range Tipped

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iPhone 16 has 7.8mm thickness

Highlights

Price of Galaxy S25 Slim could be lower than that of Ultra model
Galaxy S25 Slim was earlier expected to launch in January with
Apple could release the iPhone 17 Air alongside the rest of the lineup

Apple and Samsung are expected to release slim flagships this year. The iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim is anticipated to replace the Plus version in the upcoming lineup, while Samsung could add a Galaxy S25 Slim as the fourth model in the Galaxy S25 series. While we wait for the official announcement, a report from Korea offers hints about the pricing and thickness of these high-end smartphones. The Galaxy S25 Slim could be made available at a later date, while the iPhone 17 Air could go official in September this year.

As per a report by Sisajournal, Apple will launch the iPhone 17 Air alongside the rest of the iPhone 17 series in the second half of this tear. This purported handset will reportedly cost the same as the iPhone 16 Plus.

Galaxy S25 Slim Could Be Made Available at a Later Date

Samsung's Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra are expected to be unveiled on January 22. The rumoured Galaxy S25 Slim variant is said to go official in the second or third quarter instead of January with the rest of the S25 lineup. The brand reportedly started preparing the Slim model after hearing about Apple's plans for the iPhone 17 Air.

All iPhone 17 Models Could Feature ProMotion Displays

The price of this model could be lower than that of the top-of-the-line Ultra model. Samsung is said to have applied ALoP (All Lenses on Prism) technology to reduce the camera size in the upcoming model.

Further, the report claims that the iPhone 17 Air will be 6.25mm thick which is about 1.65mm thinner than the iPhone 16 (7.8mm thick). The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, on the other hand, is said to get a mid-6mm thick profile, thinner than the standard Galaxy S24 (7.6mm).

iPhone 17 Pro Said to Keep Current Camera Layout

A recent leak suggested a premium price range for the iPhone 17 Air that is between $1,299 and $1,500 (roughly Rs. 1,09,00 to 1,26,000). This would be a higher price range considering the $899 (roughly Rs. 75,500) price tag of the iPhone 16 Plus for the 128GB storage model. It is said to include an A18 or A19 chip with support for 8GB RAM. It is likely to ship with Apple's first-ever 5G and Wi-Fi chips.

iPhone 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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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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