With the official release of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL, the eyes of the technology industry have been focused on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which will be unveiled next month. However, in this competition of flagship phones, Samsung seems to be ready to challenge the two giants with a new Ultra flagship, the S25 Ultra, which will achieve a breakthrough in light and thin design.
Recently, foreign media reported that the Samsung S25 Ultra is expected to win the title of “the lightest and thinnest of all Ultra flagship phones.” This title undoubtedly covers all top-specification, highest-end and most expensive phones on the market, including the just-released Pixel 9 Pro XL and the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Although the specific size has not yet been revealed, we can get some clues from past data. The Samsung S24 Ultra is 8.6 mm thick and weighs 233 grams, which is already thin and light in the industry. The Pixel 9 Pro XL is 8.5 mm thick and weighs 221 grams, further lowering the weight threshold of high-end mobile phones. Therefore, it can be predicted that the Samsung S25 Ultra’s breakthrough in thin and light design will be more significant.
To achieve this goal, Samsung will undoubtedly need to make bold innovations in component packaging and mobile phone design. It is reported that the width of the S25 Ultra will be reduced to 77.6 mm, compared to the 79 mm of the S24 Ultra. Although this change is small, it is enough to demonstrate Samsung’s determination to pursue extreme lightness and thinness.
In addition, the S25 Ultra is also rumored to adopt an asymmetrical frame design, which not only helps to improve the grip comfort, but may also be one of the key factors in reducing weight. Of course, thin and light designs are often accompanied by compromises in battery capacity. However, according to rumors, the Samsung S25 Ultra will be equipped with a more efficient chipset to ensure that while reducing the battery capacity, it can still provide battery life that exceeds the previous generation.
