Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Unveiled: Super Thin Design

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge at its May Unpacked event, marking a significant addition to its flagship smartphone lineup. This new model echoes the earlier 2025 release of the Galaxy S25 but introduces a sleek, thinner design that gives it a distinctive edge.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge closely mirrors the specs of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and boasting a 200MP camera. The standout feature is its slimmed-down chassis, now only 5.8mm thick compared to the 8.2mm of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This thinner design also makes the phone lighter, weighing in at just 163g.

Despite its larger size, the Galaxy S25 Edge retains the same 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display as the standard Galaxy S25, closely matching the specs of the slightly larger 6.9-inch Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Given its thin and large form factor, durability is a key concern. Samsung addresses this 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 its resilience against everyday mishaps, like sitting on it in a pocket, rather than just surviving drops. Will it be enough to avoid a new "bendgate" scenario?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge also incorporates the same suite of "Mobile AI" tools that were introduced with the Galaxy S24 in the previous year and further refined in 2025. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset enables substantial AI processing to be done locally on the device, enhancing privacy. However, many AI applications still depend on cloud services. Samsung offers unique features such as summarizing notifications and news articles at a glance, which could be particularly appealing to users.

Preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge start today, with pricing set 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 emphasize the durability of this slender device. Let's hope their claims hold up in real-world use.