Samsung develops ultra-thin smartphone to rival Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air

mashable.com — November 7, 2024 at 04:01 PM UTC

Samsung is developing a new ultra-thin smartphone to compete with Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air. This follows reports that Apple plans to release a very slim version of its flagship phone. The new Samsung model is expected to launch several months after the Galaxy S25 series, likely in early 2025. A new Galaxy phone has been spotted in the GSMA IMEI database, suggesting it may be a distinct model. Apple's iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a 6.5 to 6.6-inch display and a thinner design than current models. Samsung's last ultra-thin phone, the Galaxy Alpha, was released in 2014, but it did not perform well.

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