Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Is Thin Really In? A Deep Dive into Samsung’s Newest Flagship
Samsung is making waves with its new Galaxy S25 Edge, a phone that's making headlines not just for its specs, but for its incredibly slim design. But is thinness enough to justify its existence? Let's dive into what reviewers are saying about this eye-catching device.
Engaget's Sam Rutherford reports the S25 Edge boasts impressive battery life, clocking in at just under 26 hours in their rundown test, comparable to the Google Pixel 9 Pro. And while it lacks optical zoom, the hefty 200-megapixel main camera sensor offers significant cropping capabilities, providing a form of digital zoom even if it doesn't match the quality of true telephoto lenses.
The key question is: why the renewed focus on thinness? Especially when previous attempts resulted in compromises on battery and features? One theory suggests that after the 5G transition, components size are reducing, making thinner designs feasible again. For Samsung, the S25 Edge might be a play to elevate the middle child of its flagship line-up, offering features usually reserved for the Ultra model.
According to Engadget, At a mere 5.8mm thick (0.23 inches), the phone feels impressively sleek. Samsung hasn't sacrificed durability to achieve this, incorporating a titanium frame, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. The glossy screen finish is a deliberate choice to maintain that thin profile.
Performance-wise, the S25 Edge doesn't skimp. It's powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip with 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance even under demanding conditions. A vapor chamber keeps throttling and overheating at bay.
One compromise is the lack of a true telephoto lens. Instead, the 200MP main sensor allows for substantial cropping and digital zoom, which produces great pictures with rich colours and crisp details. But, its important to shoot in full 200MP mode instead of the standard 12MP setting to get the best quality.
Battery life is another area where the S25 Edge makes sacrifices. Its 3,900 mAh battery resulted in a time of 25 hours and 59 minutes on a local video rundown test. Thankfully, it supports wireless charging at 15 watts, with wired charging speeds averaging 25 watts but doesn't fully Qi2 compatible.
Beyond the specs, there's a certain novelty to the S25 Edge's extreme thinness. One comparison likened its thickness to a slice of thin-crust pizza. It also stack up well against the thickness of a slice of cheese pizza. Without camera bump, the S25 Edge is about 4 pennies thick but the camera bump made it 7 pennies thick.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is launching with a starting price of $1,100. The Edge is great device with a stylish identity, what do you think about the decision to make phone thinner, will you buy it? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
