Recent rumors have strongly suggested that Apple is working on an ultra-slim version of the iPhone for next year that could be called the iPhone 17 Slim or even the iPhone 17 Air. While we are almost a year away from this product, it seems that Samsung is pushing ahead with its plans to launch a Galaxy S25 Slim.Samsung wants a Slim phone to compete with iPhone AirSmartPrix has obtained details of SM-S937, a mysterious variant of Samsungs Galaxy S25. The website explains that the model numbers of the successors to the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra had already been leaked, and the fourth identifier suggests that the lineup will gain another version in addition to the three existing versions.A report last month revealed that Samsung is building a Slim version of the Galaxy S25 that will be launched next year along with the other phones in the S25 series. Its still unclear how much thinner this new Galaxy phone will be, but it seems that Samsung wants to get ahead of Apple in the race for the thinnest smartphone of 2025.According to multiple sources, Apple is expected to replace the Plus variant of the iPhone with this super slim version next year. The device is rumored to have a single rear camera and a smaller cut-out for the front camera and sensors behind the Dynamic Island. The so-called iPhone 17 Air would be promoted as a version between the regular iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro.The iPhone 17 Air should also be one of the first iPhone models to feature Apples new custom 5G modem, along with the iPhone SE 4. However, a recent report suggested that Apple is facing difficulties in making a super slim design, and it may not be as thin as initially expected.As of right now, the iPhone 17 lineup is expected to be announced and released in September of 2025. As always, this timeline can shift based on production and supply chain issues.Its also important to remember that because were still months away from the announcement of the iPhone 17 lineup, its possible that Apples plans change.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel