Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge represents the company’s boldest design experiment in years, combining flagship performance with an ultra-thin 5.74mm profile that makes it the thinnest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone available :
Design & Build
- Thickness: 5.74mm (thinnest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone) :
- Weight: 162g :cite[6]
- Materials: Titanium frame with Gorilla Glass :
- Colors: Jet Black, Silver, Icy Blue :
- Durability: IP68 water/dust resistance :
The S25 Edge’s radical thinness comes with some compromises – its 3786mAh battery (3900mAh rated) is smaller than most flagships :cite[7]. However, the titanium frame helps maintain structural rigidity despite the slim profile :
Display
- Size: 6.7-inch (varies by report between 6.65-6.8″) :
- Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2K (3120×1440) :
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz adaptive
Despite its thinness, Samsung didn’t compromise on display quality, maintaining the 2K resolution found in the S25+ :
Performance
Core Hardware
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4.47GHz max clock) :
- RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 512GB UFS 4.0
- Benchmarks: 2969 (single-core), 9486 (multi-core) in Geekbench :
Camera System
The S25 Edge takes a minimalist approach compared to other S25 models:
- Main: 200MP HP2 sensor (f/1.7) :
- Ultrawide: 50MP (f/2.2) :
- Front: 32MP under-display camera
The dual-camera array is housed in an distinctive oval camera island that improves grip and visual identity :
Battery & Charging
Capabilities
- 25W wired fast charging :
- 15W wireless charging
- Reverse wireless charging
Limitations
- No charger included in box :
- Smaller 3786mAh battery due to thin design :
Connectivity
- 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave)
- WiFi 7 (802.11be) :
- Bluetooth 5.3
- NFC
- UWB (Ultra Wideband) :
Software
The S25 Edge launches with:
- Android 15
- One UI 7.0
- 4 years of OS updates
- 5 years of security patches
Price & Availability
- Expected Price: ~$999 (¥7000 in China) :
- Release Date: April 16 announcement, May availability :
- Positioning: Between S25+ and S25 Ultra in price :
Early Verdict
The Galaxy S25 Edge represents Samsung’s most daring flagship design in years, pushing the boundaries of thinness without completely sacrificing performance. While the smaller battery may concern power users, the combination of titanium construction, 2K display, and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 makes it a compelling option for those prioritizing portability and premium materials :