The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is finally here. After months of build-up, teasers, and slow reveals, it launched officially on May 13th, and yes, it’s ridiculously thin. At just 5.8 mm, this is Samsung’s slimmest slab phone ever. It’s priced at ₹1,09,999, sitting between the S25+ and the Ultra in the lineup.
That might make you assume it’s just a middle ground option, but the S25 Edge isn’t really that. It’s got its own thing going on, and it’s unlike the Galaxy S25+ or Galaxy S25 Ultra. Here are our first impressions.
Why Edge?
Before we get started, let’s address the elephant in the room: the “Edge” branding. The “Edge” name in Samsung’s lineup ahd always referred to curved screens until… now. The Galaxy S25 Edge features a flat display, so yes, the name doesn’t mean curved anymore.
Internally, Samsung says they went with ‘Edge’ because consumers liked the name, and also because the phone packs a bunch of features that give it an “edge” over others. So it’s more of a branding choice now rather than referring to screen curves.
Design and In-Hand Feel
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is incredibly thin at just 5.8 mm in thickness, but something that also makes it stand out is how light it feels. At just 163 grams, this is easily one of the lightest 6.7-inch phones you can get your hands on right now.
It doesn’t just look thin on paper, it actually feels incredibly sleek and minimal the moment you pick it up. Slip it into your pocket, and you’ll probably forget it’s even there. That’s how thin and light it is.
Even with a case on, the S25 Edge could still manage to feel slimmer and lighter than most phones without one. It’s that kind of phone where you don’t have to think twice about carrying it around all day and holding it for long.
And if you’re wondering whether 5.8 mm is really that thin, it is. Samsung has also cleverly reduced the camera bump on the S25 Edge. It uses an oblong base with two separate camera rings on top, which makes the bump look smaller. Plus, the 200 MP sensor is paired with an 18% slimmer lens structure, helping keep the phone slim without losing performance.
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Build Quality
When it comes to build quality, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge doesn’t cut corners. On the front, you get Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which is perhaps the first time we’re seeing this glass on a smartphone. It’s supposed to be more shatter resistant, and while there’s no anti-reflective coating here, the panel still looks and feels solid.
The sides are wrapped in Titanium, which adds to the premium in-hand feel. On the back, you get Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and that also brings a nice touch and a very refined look. Plus, it’s IP68 rated, so it’s got the usual dust and water resistance you’d expect at this price.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comes with a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X panel, the same one you’ll find on the Galaxy S25+. It’s a sharp 1440p display with 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. As expected from Samsung, the display is excellent. Colors look vivid, and everything just feels smooth and responsive.
The bezels are razor-thin and perfectly symmetrical, which gives the front a clean, modern look. And since it’s a flat display, you won’t have any problems with screen protectors or accidental touches. Samsung’s been doing displays right for years, and the S25 Edge continues that trend without any surprises.
Hardware
The Galaxy S25 Edge brings in top-tier hardware. It’s powered by the full Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, which features a 2+6 core setup—two high-performance Oryon V2 Phoenix L cores clocked at 4.47 GHz and six Oryon V2 Phoenix M cores running at 3.53 GHz. On the graphics side, there’s the Adreno 830 GPU.
The phone comes with 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and you can choose between 256 GB or 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. Everything here is fast, fluid, and responsive, at least during my initial hands-on. There’s also a vapor chamber cooling system inside, the same one found on the standard Galaxy S25.
Cameras
Now coming to the cameras, the Galaxy S25 Edge keeps things simple with a dual rear setup. The star of the show is the 200 MP Samsung HP2 sensor, the same one used in the S25 Ultra. However, as mentioned earlier, Samsung went with an 18% smaller lens structure, which helped reduce the camera bump. It’s still an f1.7 lens with OIS and autofocus, and the sensor size is 1/1.3 inches, so you’re still getting a serious flagship-level main camera.
Next to that is a 12 MP ultrawide camera with an f2.2 aperture and autofocus, which is always a nice touch for macro shots. On the front, there’s a 12 MP selfie camera with the same f2.2 aperture and autofocus. There’s no zoom camera here, but with 200 MP to play with, you can crop in and still get solid results. We’ll dive into the details in our full review.
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Software
Speaking of software, One UI 7 is pretty much the same as before. It’s intuitive, feature-rich, and has the full Galaxy AI suite. That includes the new Audio Eraser and all the Galaxy AI suite you get on the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. And Samsung is also promising 7 years of OS updates and 7 years of security updates, so you’re covered for a long time. That’s something Samsung has been consistent with recently, and it’s good to see here too.
Battery and Charging
Now, when it comes to the battery, the Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3,900 mAh battery with 25W fast charging. You also get 15W wireless charging and the phone is Qi2 ready, so you can use it with any magnetic case. There’s an in-display fingerprint scanner, USB 3.2, WiFi 7, stereo speakers, and the phone runs on One UI 7.
Wait For Our Full Review
So that’s the Galaxy S25 Edge, and yes, it really feels super slim and nice in the hand. We genuinely like the in-hand feel, and it’s also light enough that your pocket won’t feel like it’s carrying a brick. Even with a case, it still stays lighter than most phones.
We think Samsung has done a solid job making this phone thinner, but we do wish the battery was a bit bigger. Maybe they’ll figure that out next year. Anyway, wait for our full review for the actual verdict. Does it perform well? Do the cameras really deliver? How’s the gaming on this thing? We’ll test everything properly and let you know. Stay tuned.
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