• We’re coming out of an era where it seemed like all smartphones were roughly the same size and shape. • Now, designs are speeding away from that uniformity. • We’re seeing slightly larger cases to accommodate bigger batteries like the iPhone 17 Pro and even immense folding phones like the new Galaxy Z TriFold. • They’re also going the other way, as evidenced by the super-thin designs of the Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. • But are you giving up too much else for a slim phone? • If you press them together, are they much thicker combined than a regular iPhone 17 or Galaxy S25?

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  • Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge and Apple’s new iPhone Air represent the latest push toward ultra‑thin smartphones. The S25 Edge, priced at $1,100, measures 5.8 mm at its narrowest point, while the iPhone Air, priced at $999, is 5.64 mm thick-both slimmer than their respective flagship models (iPhone 17 at 7.9 mm, Galaxy S25 at 7.2 mm). The Air offers a larger display, an A19 Pro chip, and 256 GB of storage but fewer cameras than the iPhone 17. The S25 Edge’s higher price may target consumers seeking a distinctive, slim design, though discounts are already appearing.

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