Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge at its May Unpacked event, introducing its latest flagship smartphone. Despite similarities with the earlier 2025 release, the Galaxy S25, the S25 Edge boasts a significantly thinner design, living up to its name.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge shares many specs with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, including the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a 200MP camera. The key distinction is its sleek chassis, now only 5.8mm thick compared to the 8.2mm of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This thinner profile also makes the phone lighter, tipping the scales at just 163g.
Despite its slim build, the Galaxy S25 Edge retains the same 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display as the Samsung Galaxy S25, which closely matches the specs of the slightly larger 6.9-inch display on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Given its large size and slim profile, durability is a critical consideration. Samsung addresses this by upgrading to Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, touted to be more durable than the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. While this should help with drops, a bigger concern might be the phone's resilience when subjected to bending forces, such as when sitting on it. The industry will be watching closely to see if this avoids a repeat of the infamous "bendgate."
The Galaxy S25 Edge also comes equipped with the "Mobile AI" tools that were introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S24 and refined in 2025. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset enables significant AI processing to be performed locally, enhancing privacy. However, many AI applications still rely on cloud computing. Samsung's AI features include handy tools for summarizing notifications and news articles, adding convenience to your daily use.
Preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge start today, with prices beginning at $1,099 for the 256GB model and $1,219 for the 512GB model. The phone is available in three color options: Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black, and Titanium Icyblue.
Samsung is keen to assure users of the Galaxy S25 Edge's durability despite its slim design. Time will tell if these claims hold up under real-world use.
