Samsung’s Galaxy S25 lineup is getting a new member, and it’s a little different from what we usually see. It’s neither a Fan Edition nor another Ultra-branded device. Instead, it’s a thinner phone called the Galaxy S25 Edge.
We got a sneak peek of it briefly during Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in January 2025 and again at MWC. And Samsung says it’s the “slimmest Galaxy S series yet.”
That’s it, though. Beyond the form factor, Samsung hasn’t revealed much officially. Still, there’s enough out there to paint a decent picture of what the Galaxy S25 Edge is and, more importantly, what it isn’t.
A Slim Design, for What It’s Worth
Let’s start with what’s supposedly the main draw. The shape and size.
According to leaks, the Galaxy S25 Edge will measure just 5.84mm thick and weigh around 162 grams. This makes it the lightest and slimmest phone Samsung has released in years. That could appeal to people tired of the hefty slabs that phones have become, though you have to wonder how much functionality and thermal headroom gets sacrificed along the way.
The design language isn’t exactly new. The phone has flat sides, a titanium alloy frame, and a ceramic back panel. It’s expected to come in three titanium-themed colors: Icy Blue, Silver, and Jetblack.
Familiar Display
On the front, the Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to carry a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 1-120Hz variable refresh rate and 2K resolution. The screen is said to reach 2,600 nits peak brightness and come with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
The phone’s bezels are allegedly down to just 1.32mm, and there’s a central punch-hole for the selfie camera. It all sounds very similar to the Galaxy S25+.
There’s also a mention of the Pro Scaler upscaling tech that’s found on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Under the display, Samsung is expected to include an ultrasonic fingerprint reader. No surprises there.
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
The Edge isn’t likely to fall behind in raw power. A Geekbench listing hints that the phone will be powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip as the rest of the line.
The chip is fabricated on a 3nm process and clocks up to 4.47GHz. So, at least in terms of processing, the Edge won’t be a “lite” version.
However, performance isn’t just about raw power. With its much slimmer profile, the Edge will need to manage heat differently. Samsung is said to be using a wider vapor chamber in this model, though thinner than the one in the Galaxy S25. So, we will have to wait to see how it’ll perform under pressure.
The phone is expected to ship with 12GB of RAM, likely LPDDR5X, and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Reportedly, it won’t be available in the 1TB option. Samsung seems to be reserving its Ultra models.
Cameras
The Galaxy S25 Edge could end up using a combination of camera hardware from both the regular and Ultra models. According to reports, it’ll have a 200MP main sensor (1/1.4-inch) similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra and a 12MP ultrawide shooter like the standard Galaxy S25.
Up front, the 12MP selfie camera sits in the punch-hole cutout. Nothing about this setup seems particularly new. But it’s Samsung’s tried and tested formula.
There’s no word on telephoto cameras, though. This piece will likely be missing here, which is not surprising given the phone’s slim profile.
Battery and Charging
The battery is probably where the compromises start to show. The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to house a 3,900mAh battery. The size is even smaller than that of the Galaxy Z Flip 6. So, Samsung must do proper optimizations to give the phone a decent runtime.
Better yet, the company could’ve opted for a silicon-carbon battery that’s making rounds on Chinese phones these days. Since those batteries have much higher energy density, they can hold more power than conventional Li-ion batteries.
Anyway, the 3900mAh cell will charge at 25W max, and rumors suggest it might not have wireless charging support.
Software, Connectivity, and Miscellaneous
The phone is expected to run One UI 7 based on Android 15, complete with Galaxy AI features like Audio Eraser, Auto Trim, and various Assist tools (Note, Photo, Writing, Browsing, etc.). These are the same software experiences offered across the S25 family.
Assuming Samsung follows the same software policy, the S25 Edge should receive seven years of OS updates and security patches.
The Galaxy S25 Edge should also support Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C 3.2, and 5G. It’s also expected to come with stereo speakers and the usual IP rating.
Release Dates and Limited Rollout
According to leaks, the Galaxy S25 Edge will debut globally on May 13, 2025. The device could also debut in India as it has received BIS certification.
Its sales are expected to begin on May 23 in China and Korea, and on May 30 in the US. Pre-registrations may start on May 14, followed by pre-reservations between May 20 and May 23.
This will likely be a limited release, as previous reports suggest Samsung is planning to produce only 40,000 units of the Galaxy S25 Edge initially.
Pricing
As for the price, the phone may cost 1,500,000 won (around ₹90,000) for the base 256GB version, and 1,630,000 won (around ₹97,874) for the 512GB version in South Korea. Whereas in Europe, the price is expected to fall between €1,200 and €1,400.
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