At its May Unpacked event, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, the latest addition to its top-tier smartphone lineup. While closely resembling the earlier 2025 release, the Galaxy S25, the S25 Edge stands out with its sleek, thinner design that truly gives it an edge.
Spec-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge closely mirrors the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, boasting the same powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a stunning 200MP camera. The most notable difference lies in its chassis, which has been impressively slimmed down to a mere 5.8mm in thickness, compared to the 8.2mm of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This thinner design also makes the phone lighter, tipping the scales at just 163g.
Despite its slender profile, the Galaxy S25 Edge retains the same high-quality 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display found in the standard Galaxy S25, which is nearly identical to the slightly larger 6.9-inch display of the S25 Ultra.
Given its thin and expansive design, durability naturally becomes a focal point. Samsung addresses this concern by upgrading to Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which is touted to be more durable than the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, the real test will be how it holds up to everyday pressures, like sitting on it in your pocket. Will it avoid becoming the next "bendgate"?
The Galaxy S25 Edge also incorporates the suite of "Mobile AI" tools first introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S24 and refined throughout 2025. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite, these AI functions can operate locally on the device, enhancing user privacy. Yet, many AI applications still depend on cloud services. Samsung offers unique features like summarizing notifications and news articles, adding convenience for users.
Preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are now open, with prices starting at $1,099 for the 256GB model and $1,219 for the 512GB version. The phone is available in three striking color options: Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black, and Titanium Icyblue.
Samsung is keen to reassure users about the durability of this slender device. Let's hope their claims hold true in real-world use.
