Oppo’s Ultra-Thin iPhone 17 Rival Phone in Development

Key Takeaways

1. Samsung will launch the Galaxy S25 Edge on May 13, featuring a slim design of 5.84mm.
2. The launch aims to compete with Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air, which is also rumored to be ultra-thin.
3. Chinese smartphone brands, particularly Oppo, are preparing to enter the ultra-thin market with their own flagship devices.
4. Oppo is reportedly developing a phone to rival both the iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge, with user hopes for advanced features.
5. The Find X8s+, recently launched by Oppo, showcases the potential for slim designs with high-end specs, including a 6,000mAh battery in an 8mm body.

Samsung is set to reveal the Galaxy S25 Edge on May 13 worldwide, featuring an impressively slim design of just 5.84mm. This launch is believed to be a strategic effort to outpace Apple’s soon-to-be-released iPhone 17 Air, which is rumored to have a similarly sleek appearance. In reaction, various Chinese smartphone manufacturers are gearing up to step into the ultra-thin phone market to compete not only with the Galaxy S25 Edge but also the iPhone 17 Air. Oppo, for example, is already marketing its Reno and Find X series as Android options in place of the iPhone. A recent Weibo post by leaker Digital Chat Station suggests that Oppo is developing a direct rival to the iPhone 17 Air and S25 Edge.

Oppo’s Potential New Phone

Oppo might be working on a flagship phone that is ultra-thin to challenge the iPhone 17 Air. Comments on the Weibo post show users sharing their hopes for the new device, like a large battery, a periscope camera, and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor—all contained within a slim, lightweight frame that fits the “Air” name.

Challenges of Design

It may be tough to fit all high-end features, including a large battery, into a device measuring just 6mm to 7mm thick, but Oppo could still make it work. The recently launched Find X8s+ provides a compelling example of achieving a slim profile while maintaining a robust battery and top-tier hardware.

Find X8s+ Specs

The Find X8s+, available only in China, flaunts a 6.59-inch OLED 1.5K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, alongside a 6,000mAh battery that supports 80W charging, all within a body weighing 198 grams and measuring a mere 8mm thick. Additionally, it boasts a triple camera array consisting of a 50-megapixel main lens, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and another 50-megapixel periscope lens, complemented by a 32-megapixel front camera, 50W wireless charging, and the latest Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset.