Thin phones should stay in 2025; Apple may repeat its mistake, but I hope Samsung won't
Android Police 2026-06-27 19:00:11
Context: In 2025, several phone manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung, released ultra-thin phones, such as the iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, which failed to impress buyers due to their high prices and low specs. The iPhone Air sold fewer than a million units, while poor Galaxy S25 Edge sales hurt Samsung. Despite this, rumors suggest that Apple may release a sequel to the iPhone Air, leaving concerns that Samsung might also revisit its thin-phone design.
Key Facts
- The iPhone Air sold fewer than a million units in 2025, significantly lower than the rest of the iPhone 17 family, which sold around 250 million units by the end of 2025.
- The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was released in 2025, but its sales were poor, causing concerns for Samsung, and its thickness was later compared to other Samsung models, such as the Galaxy S26 Ultra, which is 0.3mm thinner.
- The author of the article, Tom Bedford, believes that Samsung should not release a sequel to the Galaxy S25 Edge, instead focusing on incorporating thin-phone technology into its existing flagships.
- The thin phones released in 2025, including the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge, were criticized for their high prices and low specs, with the iPhone Air costing $1,000 and the Galaxy S25 Edge costing $1,099.
- Many consumers prioritize larger phones with bigger screen sizes, but are also seeking smaller phones with a smaller footprint, rather than thinner phones, which may not address the issues they face with current mobile devices.