Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Hands-On

Overview

• Introduction to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, a new addition to the S25 lineup.
• Known for being the thinnest version in the lineup.
• Positioned between the S25 Base/Plus and S25 Ultra phones.

Design and Features

• Design: Extremely thin at 5.8mm, available in black, silver, and bluish silver.
• Build: Maintains titanium rails from the Ultra model.
• Display: 6.7-inch 120 Hz 1440p AMOLED display.
• Cameras:
  • Primary: 200 MP sensor from the Ultra model.
  • Secondary: 12 MP ultrawide, no telephoto lens.
• Performance: Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite.
• Battery: 3,900 mAh with 25W charging, considered small for current standards.
• Weight: Light at 163g, similar to the smaller base S25.
• Other: Physical SIM card tray; 15W wireless charging; 12 GB RAM, 256/512 GB storage options.

Pros and Cons

• Pros:

  • Visually impressive with a sleek modern design.
  • Light and comfortable to hold.
  • Preserves certain high-end components from the Ultra model, such as the primary camera sensor and display glass.

• Cons:

  • Smaller battery capacity compared to peers.
  • Compromise on camera features and cooling.
  • Real-world practicality questioned due to thin design, as most users use protective cases.

Market Positioning

• Targeting users interested in a thinner phone with a larger display, without the full feature set of the Ultra.
• Compared to rumored upcoming iPhone 17 Air for its thinness.

Conclusion

• Suited for users desiring a lightweight, slim phone with decent camera capabilities without going full Ultra.
• Anticipated battery performance issues.
• Full review expected soon.