Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is shaking things up, bringing a
refreshing take on design that feels like a breath of fresh air in an era
dominated by bulky phones with oversized camera bumps. This device isn’t just
about raw specs—it’s a statement.
At just 5.8mm thick and weighing only 163g, the S25 Edge
defies the trend of heavy flagship smartphones. It’s as light as the smallest
S25 in the lineup but remarkably slimmer, despite boasting a 6.7-inch display.
This isn't just engineering wizardry; it’s Samsung redefining what a premium
phone can be.
Design: Slim, Sleek, and Smart
The biggest visual cue that separates it from the standard S25
and S25+ is the camera bump. Instead of the individual lens rings found in the
other models, the two cameras sit on a slightly raised glass panel, giving the
device a seamless, modern look. This design choice, however, means the phone
might wobble slightly when placed on a flat surface; however, a case will easily resolve that issue.
Despite its ultra-thin profile, build quality hasn’t been
sacrificed. The front is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, while
the back features Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Holding everything together is a titanium
frame—a material Samsung has embraced for its lightweight durability.
Comparing the Ceramic 2 shield to the Gorilla Armor 2 found
on Samsung's S25 Ultra boils down to durability. Ceramic 2 holds up well against 2-meter
drops, while the Ultra’s Armor 2 withstands impacts up to 2.2 meters on rough
surfaces. Both provide solid protection, making the S25 Edge a resilient
device.
Display: Compact, Yet Stunning
Samsung is never disappointed when it comes to screens, and
the S25 Edge is no exception. The phone features a 6.7-inch LTPO OLED panel
with a 1440 x 3120px resolution, which has the same crisp quality as the Ultra.
It supports adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz for
ultra-smooth scrolling and gaming while intelligently dropping to 1Hz when idle
to conserve battery life. Brightness is top-tier too, reaching 768 nits in
manual mode and 1,416 nits with automatic boost—perfect for sunny outdoor use.
While the lack of Dolby Vision remains a consistent omission
across Samsung's flagship lineup, the HDR10+ support ensures vibrant colors and
deep contrasts.
Software: AI Smarts Meet One UI 7
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Among the standout AI features is the Multimodal AI Agents
system, now with a visual engine powered by Google’s Gemini AI. Users can
interact with their AI assistant by simply pointing the camera at an object and
asking a question—perfect for everyday tasks like identifying the correct
washing temperature for clothes.
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Performance: Flagship Speed in a Razor-Thin Package
If you’re expecting stellar sustained performance from the
Galaxy S25 Edge, you might want to temper those expectations. Given its
ultra-thin chassis, thermal constraints were inevitable. The Snapdragon 8 Elite
chipset flexes its muscles initially but begins throttling within five minutes
of intense CPU tests. Meanwhile, the GPU stability score plummets below 50%,
meaning prolonged gaming sessions may lead to noticeable performance drops due
to thermal throttling.
The S25 Edge runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite for
Galaxy, with two prime cores clocked at 4.47GHz and six performance cores at
3.53GHz.
Samsung opted for a compact cooling system to accommodate
the slim profile, leading to a slight performance dip compared to the S25
Ultra. In real-world usage, though, the difference is negligible—whether
gaming, multitasking, or pushing the phone to its limits, the S25 Edge delivers
a smooth experience.
Graphics performance comes courtesy of the Adreno 830 GPU,
featuring a sliced architecture with dedicated memory. While it’s slightly
underclocked compared to the Ultra, it still holds its own in high-intensity
mobile gaming.
Memory configurations include 12GB RAM with either 256GB or
512GB storage, utilizing UFS 4.0 for lightning-fast read and write speeds.
The Cameras
Camera: A Mix of Ultra and Plus DNA
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge breaks from tradition, opting for
just two rear cameras instead of the usual multi-lens setup. The reason? The
sleek design doesn’t accommodate bulky camera bumps. So, instead of a dedicated
zoom or telephoto lens, you get a powerful 200MP primary shooter
(borrowed straight from the S25 Ultra) and the ultrawide sensor from the
S25/S25+, but with added autofocus capabilities. The only missing
piece? A telephoto camera. Given the device's ultra-thin design, this
omission makes sense, but the main and ultrawide lenses ensure versatility in
most shooting scenarios.
Camera Specs at a Glance:
- Main
Camera: 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (OIS, 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps)
- Ultrawide
Lens: 12MP Sony IMX 564 (AF, 4K@60fps)
- Selfie
Camera: 12MP Samsung ISOCELL 3LU (Dual Pixel AF, 4K@60fps)
Daylight Camera Performance
Main Camera
The 200MP sensor delivers flagship-worthy shots, nearly
indistinguishable from the images captured by the S25 Ultra. You get stunning sharpness,
vibrant yet realistic colors, and an impressive dynamic range. However, the
dedicated 200MP mode isn’t as sharp as you’d expect. The binned 12MP mode is
the way to go for consistently excellent results.
Even without a dedicated zoom lens, 2x digital zoom holds up
well, maintaining sharpness with minimal degradation. Though portrait shots at
2x lose some facial definition, it’s still an impressive feat for a zoom-less
setup.
Ultrawide Camera
The ultrawide lens provides good color accuracy and decent
sharpness, but it’s not quite flagship-level. Soft patches occasionally appear
in highly detailed scenes, and the dynamic range isn’t as expansive as the main
sensor. Autofocus is a welcome addition, allowing macro photography to shine,
though the auto-switching between cameras can be a nuisance.
Selfies
Samsung stuck with the same 12MP selfie camera across the
S25 lineup, and it’s a proven winner. You get excellent color accuracy,
realistic skin tones, and crisp details. Indoors, sharpness dips slightly, but
autofocus helps in capturing unique angles without hassle.
Low-Light Camera Performance
Main Camera
Low-light photography isn’t the S25 Edge’s strong suit. The
camera system hesitates to trigger Night Mode, resulting in soft details and
increased noise. Highlights sometimes clip, and contrast can feel
underwhelming.
Switching manually to Night Mode corrects a lot, reducing
noise, sharpening images, and boosting saturation. However, it takes longer to
process than competing solutions. Surprisingly, 2x zoom shots in low-light fare
better than expected when Night Mode is activated.
Ultrawide Camera
The ultrawide lens struggles in low light, even with Night
Mode. You’ll get usable shots, but sharpness and detail don’t match flagship
standards.
Video Performance
The Galaxy S25 Edge matches the rest of the S25 lineup in
video recording capabilities, topping out at 8K@30fps on the main sensor. The
ultrawide and selfie cameras support 4K@60fps, ensuring high-quality footage
across the board.
The primary camera produces excellent videos, offering high
detail, vibrant colors, and effective stabilization. Low-light performance also
impresses, with sharp and clean footage. The ultrawide camera, however, falls
short, especially in dim lighting—soft details and noticeable noise detract
from its quality.
Samsung upgraded HDR recording to 10-bit HDR video,
improving colors and contrast significantly. Additionally, the new Galaxy Log
mode lets users manually color-grade footage for a professional touch.
OneUI’s latest trick—AI audio eraser—allows users to adjust
specific sound types post-capture, including music, wind, crowd noise, and
speech.
Audio Performance
Samsung equipped the S25 Edge with hybrid stereo speakers, one
dedicated bottom speaker and an earpiece doubling as a secondary unit. Loudness
is rated as ‘Good’ but falls behind other models in the S25 family, likely due
to the ultra-thin chassis limiting space for audio hardware.
The tuning remains like the S25 Ultra, but the bass feels
flatter due to the reduced resonance.
Battery & Charging: No Surprises Here
Slim phones often face battery constraints, and the S25 Edge
isn’t immune. While exact battery capacity details remain unspecified, it
supports Samsung’s 25W fast charging via Power Delivery and PPS.
As expected, no charger is included in the box, meaning
users will need to purchase one separately.
Despite its slim profile and 3,900mAh battery, the S25 Edge
holds its own. With an Active Use Score of 12:06h, it matches some midrange
phones and rivals certain flagships like the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
That said, it falls short against heavyweights like the iPhone
16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra. Interestingly, video playback endurance remains
respectable, ensuring solid entertainment longevity.
Charging caps at 25W wired and 15W wireless, trailing behind
the S25+ and S25 Ultra. And, as expected, Samsung doesn’t include a charger—you’ll
need to buy a compatible Power Delivery charger separately.
On the bright side, the S25 Edge charges faster than the
base S25 and almost matches the S25+ despite having a lower wattage cap.
However, compared to competitors, the charging speed isn’t groundbreaking, with
only Pixels and iPhones delivering similar times.
Samsung does provide battery-preserving features, allowing
users to disable fast charging or limit charging to 80-95% for longevity.
Product Specifications:
Network:
Technology: GSM
/ HSPA / LTE / 5G
Body:
Dimensions: 158.2
x 75.6 x 5.8 mm (6.23 x 2.98 x 0.23 in)
Weight: 163
g (5.75 oz)
Build: Glass front (Gorilla
Glass Ceramic 2), titanium frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)
IP68 dust-tight and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display:
Type: LTPO
AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size: 6.7
inches, 110.2 cm2 (~92.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1440
x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
Protection: Corning
Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2
Memory:
Card slot: No
Internal: 256GB
12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
SIM: Nano-SIM
+ Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + eSIM +
eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Main Camera:
Dual: 200 MP, f/1.7,
24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm
(ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, PDAF
Features: Best
Face, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video: 8K@30fps,
4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie camera:
Single: 12
MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video: 4K@30/60fps,
1080p@30/60fps
Sound:
Loudspeaker: Yes,
with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No
Features:
Sensors: Fingerprint (under display,
ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Samsung DeX
Ultra-Wideband
(UWB) support
Comms:
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7,
tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.4,
A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS,
GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC: Yes
Radio: Unspecified
USB: USB
Type-C 3.2
Battery:
Type: 3900
mAh
Charging: 25W
wired, PD, QC2.0, 55% in 30 min
15W wireless (Qi2
Ready)
Miscellaneous:
Colors: Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver,
Titanium Jetblack
Models: SM-S937U,
SM-S937U1, SM-S937B, SM-S937B/DS, SM-S9370
SAR: 1.21
W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 1.24
W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Launch
Status: Expected
release 2025, May 29
Price: $ 1,099.99 / € 1,249.00 / £ 1,099.00
Final Thoughts
The Galaxy S25 Edge is an aesthetic-driven flagship that
makes strategic compromises. If you prioritize slim design and sleek aesthetics,
this phone delivers, but its thermal management, camera setup, and charging
speeds might feel limiting compared to bulkier competitors.
If thinness and style are your priorities, this unique entry
in the S25 lineup could be the perfect fit. However, if you’re after top-tier
performance with fewer trade-offs, it might be worth looking at the S25 Ultra
or alternatives like the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bold experiment—a flagship
phone that refuses to follow the current trend of bulky, ultra-feature-packed
designs. Instead, it embraces lightness, thinness, and elegance, proving that
smartphones don’t need to be massive to be powerful.
If you crave cutting-edge design and flagship performance
but don’t want a hefty device weighing you down, the S25 Edge is a game-changer
worth considering.