Thin smartphones are back in trend — virtually every major brand this season has released its own ultra-thin flagship or mid-range device. Thin smartphones of 2026 are not just the iPhone Air and Galaxy S25 Edge, but a whole host of other devices. Admittedly, 88% of users still choose a bigger battery over a thin body. But if aesthetics matter more to you than battery life — here are the seven most interesting thinnest smartphones of the season in one roundup.
We’ve gathered the best thin smartphones of 2026 for you
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — Samsung’s Thinnest Flagship
This smartphone was a pioneer on the market. But unfortunately — it flopped
This model kicked off the new wave of thin flagships in 2025, and in 2026, the smartphone remains one of the most interesting options in the category. The main reason is a twofold price drop: what originally cost as much as the S25 Ultra can now be picked up for roughly 55,000 rubles.
| Dimensions | 158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm |
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| Weight | 163 g |
| Screen Size | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Battery | 3900 mAh, 25W charging |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the main rival to the iPhone Air on the Android side and the first thin model in the S25 lineup. The 5.8 mm thickness and 163-gram weight impress even more than the body itself: the smartphone feels virtually weightless in hand. Inside is the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the 200 MP main camera from the S25 Ultra, and a flat 6.7-inch QHD+ display with a peak brightness of 2600 nits. The body is made of titanium with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection. The main drawback is the 3900 mAh battery and the lack of a telephoto lens. However, the price has now dropped to half the launch price, making the smartphone an incredibly good deal.
iPhone Air — The Thinnest iPhone in History
Although the iPhone Air didn’t become a hit, it still earned the love of buyers
Apple took its time transitioning to an ultra-thin form factor, but when it did, it outdid everyone — the iPhone Air became thinner than even the legendary iPhone 6. This model set the trend for the Air category for all other manufacturers. As a result, it became the most hyped ultra-thin smartphone of 2026 — one of the few on the market that will get a successor.
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm |
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| Weight | 165 g |
| Screen Size | 6.5″ Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz |
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro |
| Battery | 3149 mAh |
iPhone Air is the thinnest Apple smartphone ever made, becoming the new face of the ultra-thin gadget trend. The body thickness is just 5.64 mm, the frame is made of Grade 5 titanium, and the front and back panels are protected by Ceramic Shield 2 glass. On board is the latest A19 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU and a full 12 GB of RAM. But Apple removed the physical SIM slot to make room for the battery, installed its proprietary C1X modem and N1 chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support. The drawbacks are the same — a weak battery and a single camera, but the feel in hand is magical.
vivo X300 FE — Compact Camera Phone with a Big Battery
The new vivo has become a balanced solution for those who want flagship capabilities at an affordable price
This new vivo smartphone breaks the stereotype that a thin body necessarily comes with a microscopic battery. Here, the engineers took a different approach — they kept a normal thickness but achieved record-breaking battery life for a compact phone. And that’s really impressive! But we’re still including it in the list of thin models thanks to its compact dimensions.
| Dimensions | 150.6 × 71.8 × 7.99 mm |
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| Weight | 191 g |
| Screen Size | 6.31″ AMOLED, 120 Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| Battery | 6500 mAh, 90W charging |
The new vivo X300 FE makes it into this roundup not as the “thinnest,” but as the smartest from an engineering standpoint. With a body thickness of just 7.99 mm, vivo managed to squeeze in a massive 6500 mAh battery with 90W fast charging — that’s the level of a full-fledged “long-lifer.” Top-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, triple camera with Sony IMX921 and IMX882 sensors, ZEISS optics, IP68/IP69 protection. The result is a rare beast — a compact camera phone that fits comfortably in one hand and charges up for a full day of active use.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air — Thin Camera Phone with Periscope
Honor’s smartphone outdid absolutely everyone, showing that an ultra-thin smartphone can be uncompromising
Honor released its Air later than everyone else. And it seems it was deliberate — to learn from the competitors’ mistakes. The result is a smartphone that feels thinner than the iPhone Air, but comes with three cameras, a periscope lens, and a proper battery.
| Dimensions | 150.5 × 71.9 × 6.1 mm |
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| Weight | 155 g |
| Screen Size | 6.31″ LTPO AMOLED, 120 Hz |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh, 80W charging + 50W wireless |
Honor Magic 8 Pro Air is arguably the most balanced “Air” in this roundup. The 6.1 mm thick body weighing just 155 grams makes it lighter than the iPhone Air while packing significantly more serious hardware. Inside is the flagship Dimensity 9500, a triple camera with a 64 MP periscope telephoto lens and 3.2x optical zoom, plus an LTPO OLED display with a peak brightness of 6000 nits. The main trump card is a 5500 mAh battery in such a body, 50W wireless charging support, and IP68/IP69 protection.
