Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Slim, Stunning, and (Mostly) Stellar

Samsung is no stranger to pushing boundaries, and its latest release—the Galaxy S25 Edge—is a testament to just how far they’re willing to go. At just 0.23 inches thick and weighing under six ounces, this is easily one of the sleekest phones the company has ever made. But does shaving down the body come at a cost? Let’s dig in.

Ultra-Thin Design That Feels Like the Future

First impressions? The S25 Edge is ridiculously thin, but it doesn’t feel fragile. Samsung managed to trim the body without trimming the experience. It’s sized almost exactly like the Galaxy S25+, but weighs nearly a full ounce less—and still packs a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen. That’s flagship territory in a featherweight frame.

The titanium build feels premium, and the phone’s dimensions make it one of the easiest Galaxy models to hold. Wrapping your hand around the device feels natural, and one-handed use is much more manageable here than on the chunkier S25+ or Ultra.

Despite its slim build, you still get features like IP68 water and dust resistance, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the display—though there’s no anti-reflective coating like on the S25 Ultra.

Familiar Display, Shrunk-Down Package

The S25 Edge uses the same gorgeous 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel found in the S25+, with QHD+ resolution and a buttery smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Side by side with the S25+, differences are virtually indistinguishable.

Even the port and button layout is classic Galaxy: power and volume on the right, USB-C and speakers on the bottom, SIM tray intact. Samsung’s not reinventing the wheel here—they’re just making it thinner and lighter.

Color options include Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Icy Blue, and Titanium Silver—all of which ooze high-end appeal.

Powerful Performance, But a Smaller Battery

Under the hood, you’ll find the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 “Elite for Galaxy” chip and 12GB of RAM found in the rest of the S25 family. Storage starts at 256GB ($1,099.99), with a 512GB model available at $1,219.99.

Cooling is handled by a surprisingly large vapor chamber, even bigger than what’s in the S25+. That should keep the phone running smoothly during heavy tasks.

However, there is one major trade-off: battery life. The Edge houses a 3,900mAh battery, which is smaller than the S25’s 4,000mAh and far below the Ultra’s 5,000mAh. Samsung claims it can still last longer than the base S24, but expect less runtime than the other S25 models.

Charging is capped at 25W wired, 15W wireless, and reverse wireless charging is supported (likely at the usual 4.5W). That’s fine—but if you were hoping for the faster 45W charging found in the S25+, you’ll have to look elsewhere.

Cameras: Less Hardware, Still Impressive

Samsung didn’t cut corners on the main camera. The Edge sports a 200MP f/1.7 sensor with 2x optical-quality zoom and 10x AI-powered digital zoom. The ultrawide is a 12MP shooter that also handles macro photography. You won’t find a telephoto lens here, though, which is a difference from other models.

Up front, there’s a 12MP selfie camera with a wide 85° field of view. Samsung promises the same software features as the Ultra thanks to the ProVisual Engine, including enhancements for color accuracy, skin tone, and texture.

For video lovers, the Edge can shoot 8K, plus 4K at 120fps and Log video for pro-level color grading—something previously limited to the S25 Ultra.

Galaxy AI and Long-Term Software Support

Running Android 15 with Samsung’s One UI 7, the S25 Edge includes the full suite of Galaxy AI features: Circle to Search, Sketch to Image, Audio Eraser, and more. Even Bixby got smarter—you can use natural language to find settings. Say “my eyes hurt” and you’ll be guided to display comfort settings like Eye Comfort Shield.

Samsung also promises seven years of Android updates and security patches, matching Google’s own Pixel policy—so this phone is built for the long haul.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy S25 Edge starts at $1,099.99 for the 256GB model, placing it right between the S25+ and the S25 Ultra. Preorders are open now, and there’s a free storage upgrade (to 512GB) available through May 29. The phone officially hits shelves on May 30.