Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Super Thin and Launched

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge during its May Unpacked event, introducing a sleek new flagship smartphone that builds on the success of the earlier 2025 releases. While it shares many similarities with the standard Galaxy S25 and the high-end Galaxy S25 Ultra, the standout feature is its dramatically thinner profile—giving the device a literal and figurative edge in the competitive premium smartphone market.

In terms of specifications, the Galaxy S25 Edge closely mirrors the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It's powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and includes a nearly identical 200MP main camera system. The key distinction lies in the chassis design, which has been significantly slimmed down to just 5.8mm—down from the 8.2mm thickness of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This reduction also contributes to a lighter overall weight, bringing it down to a mere 163 grams, making it one of the thinnest and lightest flagship smartphones on the market.

Despite its slender frame, the Galaxy S25 Edge doesn't compromise on screen size, featuring the same expansive 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display found in the regular Galaxy S25. This makes it slightly smaller than the 6.9-inch display of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, yet still delivers the same vibrant visuals, refresh rate performance, and brightness levels you'd expect from Samsung’s top-tier devices.

Durability Concerns

With such a thin and large form factor, durability naturally becomes a concern. Samsung claims to have addressed this by upgrading the glass to Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2—a material touted as more resilient than the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. While drop resistance is certainly important, the bigger question remains how the phone will hold up under everyday pressure, especially when carried in a back pocket. Let’s hope this isn’t the start of another "bendgate" controversy.

Mobile AI Features

Like its predecessors, the Galaxy S25 Edge comes packed with Samsung’s latest "Mobile AI" tools first introduced with the Galaxy S24 and further refined in 2025. Thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, much of the AI processing can be done directly on the device, offering improved privacy and faster response times. While many AI applications still rely on cloud computing, Samsung has implemented several useful features such as smart notification summaries and instant news article overviews—ideal for users who want quick insights without diving deep into content.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy S25 Edge is now available for preorder, starting at $1,099 for the 256GB variant and $1,219 for the 512GB model. It comes in three elegant color options: Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black, and Titanium Icyblue—each designed to highlight the premium build and modern aesthetic of the device.

Samsung is clearly pushing the narrative that this ultra-slim phone is not only stylish but also durable. Whether or not that claim holds up in real-world use remains to be seen—but for now, the Galaxy S25 Edge makes a compelling case for itself as a unique and powerful flagship option in 2025.