Ultra-slim phones are trying to fix a problem that never existed

There was a time when phone manufacturers fought the 'thinnest phone' war. Smartphones were still in their nascent stages, and there weren't many groundbreaking innovations to showcase. Fast-forward to 2025, we're now in a world where phones have massive 1-inch camera sensors, huge displays with high refresh rates, and hinges that allow the phone to fold in half. Technology is evolving fast, and phones are becoming more powerful than ever. Amidst these developments, two of the most popular smartphone brands seem to be working on slimmer versions of their phones. While Apple's iPhone 17 Air is still rumored, Samsung confirmed the existence of the Galaxy S25 Edge.