Manufacturers are working hard to develop slimmer smartphones, but do consumers really care about thinness?
The trend of slim smartphones is gaining attention, especially from two tech giants: Samsung and Apple.
Both are rumored to be working on “Slim” versions of their flagship phones: the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 17.
However, the question is: Do consumers really care about the thickness of their phones?
The trend of slim smartphone designs is becoming the center of attention.
The trend of slim smartphone designs is becoming the center of attention.
Phone thinness is not a new phenomenon. Manufacturers have been pursuing this design for decades.
For example, the OPPO R5 launched in 2015 with a thickness of just 4.85mm, making it the thinnest smartphone at the time.
However, the sacrifice for this thinness was a battery of only 2,000 mAh, enough for half a day of use.
Today, most smartphones are between 7 and 10mm thick, with a few exceptions. Manufacturers are trying t
o find a balance between battery life and user experience, rather than just racing to be the thinnest phone.
Manufacturers are trying to strike a balance between device thinness and battery life.
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Manufacturers are trying to strike a balance between device thinness and battery life.
Foldable devices are also challenging the thickness standard. The first Galaxy Fold was 15.5mm thick when
folded, making it cumbersome for everyday use. However, recent foldable phones like the HONOR Magic V3 have im
proved significantly, measuring just 9.3mm thick when folded and 4.4mm when unfolded.
With the Galaxy S25 Slim and iPhone 17 Slim, the smartphone industry is likely to continue its pursuit of thinness. The Galaxy S25 Slim is said to be 6mm thin, while the iPhone 1
7 Slim could be between 5.5mm and 6.25mm thin. However, sacrifices in specifications, including battery capacity and camera technology, may be unavoidable.
Trade-offs in specifications to prioritize product design are inevitable.
Trade-offs in specifications to prioritize product design are inevitable.
So, do you really care about how thin your smartphone is? Are you willing to compromise on specs for a
thinner phone? Or would you rather have a thicker phone with better battery life?
