According to earlier information, the Galaxy S25 FE will feature the Dimensity 9400 chip instead of the Exynos 2500 or a tweaked version of it, suggesting that a significant boost in performance is on the horizon. Moreover, a report from South Korea indicates that this new model will be much thinner compared to the previous version.
A Need for Redesign
The report highlights that Samsung has managed to make the phone thinner by incorporating a larger yet slimmer battery. The company aims to position the S25 FE as a "slim" variant. To accommodate the bigger battery, Samsung will likely have to rework the internal components.
For reference, the Galaxy S24 FE has a thickness of 8mm, weighs 213g, and features a 6.7″ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. Inside it holds a 4700 mAh battery, upgraded from the 4000 mAh capacity of the Galaxy S24.
Battery Technology Insights
High-density silicon-carbon anode batteries are currently available in the market and provide a much thinner profile than traditional graphite anode batteries with equivalent capacity. However, the report did not specify if this technology will be utilized.
That being said, the Galaxy S25 FE is anticipated to maintain the 6.7″ display, just like its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 FE. The official launch of the new phone is expected to take place in the latter half of next year.
Expectations Based on the S24 FE
Though information on the forthcoming FE model is limited at this time, we can look at the S24 FE for some clues about what might be in store. The design of the phone closely resembles that of the Galaxy S24 and keeps the IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
In terms of camera features, the latest FE version has a camera arrangement that is quite similar to the standard model, with only a minor reduction in resolution for the 3x telephoto lens (8MP instead of 10MP).
On the other hand, the Galaxy S24 is a tad slimmer at 7.6mm, and it's noticeably lighter and more compact. Samsung has increased the display size of its FE devices from 6.4″ to 6.7″ this year, and the effort to reduce thickness may be aimed at aligning it more closely with the flagship model in that respect.
