According to the leak, Samsung wants a very thin Galaxy S25 FE

Fans of Samsung’s flagship phones are eagerly awaiting the launch of the flagship Galaxy S25 series. The phones are expected to launch in the first quarter of 2025. On the other hand, the company should announce a flagship killer FE variant by the end of next year. A new leak has revealed the first important details about the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE.

In recent years, the Galaxy S FE series has maintained a conservative line in terms of design and improvements. Samsung even ditched the Galaxy S22 FE in 2022, leading to long-term speculation about the brand’s FE phones being discontinued. Still, it’s possible that the Galaxy S25 FE will finally bring some noticeable changes in design, especially in thickness.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE would rely on thinness

According to South Korean media, Samsung wants the Galaxy S25 FE to stand out for its thinness. Its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 FE, is 8mm thick, and Samsung could aim to at least match the thickness of the base Galaxy S24 (7.6mm). Recent reports also suggest that Apple is working on an iPhone 17 Slim (or iPhone 17 Air), so Samsung would like to have a direct competitor in a similar price segment.

To achieve the thinness of the Galaxy S25 FE, Samsung would use a new battery that is thinner but wider. The capacity of this battery is currently unknown. The current Galaxy S24 FE has a 4,700 mAh cell. According to the leak, the device will retain the same 6.7-inch screen size as the current model. Hopefully the combination of the same size screen and thinner body doesn’t lead to a reduction in battery capacity. Samsung has to completely redesign the motherboard so that everything fits without making any compromises.

Supposedly powered by the Dimensity 9400 chip

Another source reported that Mediatek’s Dimensity 9400 chip will power the Galaxy S25 FE. The negotiations between Samsung and MediaTek initially concerned the use of the SoC in the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+. However, a change in negotiations would have shifted the chip to the cheaper next-generation Galaxy S25 FE. Using MediaTek hardware would allow Samsung to maintain a competitive price.

That’s everything we currently know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. Since there is still a long way to go before the phone launches, it is normal that most of the important specifications remain secret. In any case, let’s hope Samsung surprises us with some big improvements in other key areas next year.