Samsung unveils its ultra slim Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, and just as the leaks foretold, it is one extremely slim device.
Featuring a 6.7-inch QHD+ display, the Galaxy S25 Edge's ultra thin form factor measures just 5.8mm thick and weighs in at 163g (5.7oz). This slight, lightweight build means the Galaxy S25 Edge feels practically dainty in hand, especially if you’re accustomed to more hefty devices such as the 227g (7.99oz), 8.25mm-thick iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Mashable briefly held the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, and even compared the phone's thickness to that of a leather belt. The phone was still around twice as thick, but the fact that there's even a reasonable comparison to be made was notable.
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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's slim form even enables it to remain fairly thin if you add bulk in the form of a case.
Using a case helps the S25 Edge lie flat when placed on its back, as without one its cardboard-thin design and dual protruding rear cameras enable the phone to seesaw considerably. This may not bother some, however it did have me uneasily envisaging the potential impact to its structural integrity if a reasonable weight were applied.
Fortunately for those who prefer their phone naked, Samsung claims that the Edge is more resilient than its slight form may indicate. This includes curved edges, a titanium frame, and Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 covering its back.
Samsung focused heavily on the Galaxy S25 Edge's design, with its thin form factor the phone's main drawcard. Even so, the S25 Edge also aims to deliver comparable power to its non-Edge Galaxy S siblings, sporting the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The S25 Edge boasts a 200MP wide-lens camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP selfie camera. It also has an IP68 water resistance rating, allowing it to withstand being immersed in up to 1.5m (5ft) of freshwater for up to half an hour.
The Galaxy S25 Edge's 3,900mAh battery isn't quite as big as the S25 Ultra's 5,000mAh one, however Samsung states that its latest device should still have enough juice to last all day depending on your usage. It can also charge from zero to 55 percent in approximately 30 minutes.
The phone has 12GB of RAM, with 256GB and 512GB storage options to choose from. Both sizes are available in all three colourways: Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue, and Titanium Jetblack.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will start from $1099.99 and is available from May 30, with preorders open now.
