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Samsung
Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- 163 g
- 3900 mAh
- From $1,100
Available colors
Selected: Titanium Silver
Physical specifications
6.7"
Display size
163 g
Weight
158.2 mm
Height
75.6 mm
Width
5.8 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- May 13, 2025
- Released
- May 30, 2025
- Starting price
- $1,100
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 256 GB
Display
- Display size
- 6.7"
- Display technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- RAM
- 12 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB, 512 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Typical capacity
- 3900 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 3786 mAh
- Wired charging
- 25 W
- Charging standard
- Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Wide · 200 MP · ƒ/1.7 · 2x Optical Quality Zoom · OIS; Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
- Front cameras
- Front · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2
Build & durability
- Frame
- Titanium
- Front
- Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
- Ingress protection
- IP68
Connectivity
- Cellular
- 5G, LTE
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB
- USB‑C
- NFC
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
7.5
out of 10
A beautifully thin and light flagship that delights in hand and pocket, defined in public sentiment by battery compromise, missing telephoto, slow charging, and thermal limits under sustained load.
Category scores
Camera
7.0
Capable 200MP main and ultrawide for everyday shots, with telephoto absence as a clear versatility gap.
Battery and charging
5.5
3900mAh pack is the dominant compromise — adequate for moderate use, insufficient for heavy routines without midday charging.
Performance
7.0
Flagship speed for routine tasks, with frame heat and battery drain under prolonged gaming and navigation.
Handling and portability
8.5
163 g and 5.8 mm profile make handling and portability among the best for a 6.7-inch Samsung flagship.
Build quality
8.0
Premium thin design feels special long-term, though thermal behavior reflects slim engineering limits.
Value
8.0
Competitive feature set and positioning for the price tier.
Strengths
- Ultra-thin 5.8 mm design at just 163 g
- Excellent pocketability and one-handed comfort
- Delightful in-hand feel versus heavy flagships
- Capable everyday main camera for daylight shooting
Weaknesses
- 3900mAh battery — biggest recurring owner criticism
- No telephoto and only 25W charging
- Frame heats during demanding use
- Premium price hard to justify for power users
Best for
- Moderate users who prioritize thinness over endurance
- Owners downsizing from heavy Ultra hardware
- Buyers who rarely need telephoto zoom
- Shoppers wanting 6.7-inch screen without Ultra weight
Less suitable for
- Heavy users needing reliable all-day battery
- Photographers who depend on optical telephoto
- Gamers seeking long cool sessions away from chargers
- Value buyers comparing specs per dollar with S25+
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: Galaxy S24 Ultra or S23 Ultra seeking ergonomics
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Thinness and pocket relief can outweigh battery loss for moderate users consciously downsizing.
Current device: Galaxy S25 or S25+
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Lateral move trading battery and telephoto for slimness — rarely a strict upgrade.
Current device: Galaxy S24 or S25 (standard)
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Only compelling if thinness matters more than the standard model's better endurance.
Current device: Heavy mobile gamers or photographers
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Battery, heat, and missing telephoto conflict directly with those usage patterns.
Current device: iPhone Plus or Pro seeking thin Android flagship
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Physical delight is immediate; endurance adjustment determines long-term satisfaction.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
ManageableOne-handed use is workable, with some stretch for top-of-screen reach.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
LightFeels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.
Reading and media
Adequate for everyday browsing, messages, and short video.
Gaming
High-endIts processor and graphics hardware are suited to demanding games and higher visual settings.
Bottom line
The Galaxy S25 Edge earns admiration through exceptional thinness and light weight rather than through all-around flagship completeness. Its strongest appeal is ergonomic — a 6.7-inch phone that feels genuinely pocket-friendly and easy to hold for hours. The dominant trade-offs in community discourse remain the 3900mAh battery, absent telephoto, 25W charging, and frame warmth under load, amplified by a premium price that demands lifestyle alignment rather than spec-sheet leadership. Moderate users who charge often and rarely zoom may love it; heavy users and photography-focused buyers should treat the Galaxy S25 or S25+ as safer defaults.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 256 GB512 GB
- Connectivity
- 5GLTE
- Colors
- Titanium SilverTitanium Jetblack
- RAM
- 12 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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