iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge: Should You Buy an Ultra-Slim Phone?
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Summary
While both Apple and Samsung are set to release thinner versions of their successful phone brands - the iPhone 17 Air and the Galaxy S25 Edge respectively - considering the design may make consumers rethink their purchases.
The headline feature of these new phones is that they are much thinner, making them lighter and easier to carry around and fit into your pocket.
Most cases for phones can add to the weight and thickness of your phone, and a thinner phone helps to mitigate this.
However, there are several downsides to these slimmer phones, including compromised battery life (due to a slimmer battery), and less durability as they are more likely to bend and be affected by impacts.
They also provide less room for vapor chambers and heat sinks, potentially affecting the phone’s performance.
The camera bump is also bigger in proportion to the body of the phone, making it heavier at the top and increasing the chance of it being dropped.
