The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge prioritizes slim design over cameras
Samsung has officially announced its highly anticipated and long-teased Galaxy S25 Edge phone. The new device borrows plenty of features from its other phones in the S lineup, packing them into a remarkably thin body. Samsung says it combines "precise design intentions with powerful performance." The main selling point of the S25 Edge is, naturally, its slim design. The phone is just 5.8mm (0.23") thick and weighs 163g (5.7oz). For comparison, the Galaxy S25 is 7.2mm thick, while the S25 Ultra comes in at 8.2mm. The Ultra also weighs more, at 218g (7.7oz). Some compromises are made to cut down on the bulk, though. The most notable compromise for photography enthusiasts is the lack of a telephoto camera. Instead, the Galaxy S25 Edge features just two cameras on the back, plus the standard selfie camera. The main camera shares specs with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, featuring the 200MP Type 1/1.3 (9.8 x 7.3mm) sensor and F1.7 aperture. To compensate for the missing telephoto camera, the main camera offers 2x and 10x crop modes, though the latter will use AI upscaling, while the former is sampling from a native region on the sensor. The phone also features a 12MP F2.2 ultra-wide camera that supports macro photography. Images: Samsung The other major sacrifice is battery life. It features the smallest battery of the S line, though that's not surprising given the slim design. Samsung didn't specify a promised battery life in its press release, implying it's at least nothing to write home about. If battery life is important to you, you're better off choosing a thicker phone than the S25 Edge. Performance promises to be strong, though, as The S25 Edge boasts the same customized Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset as the S25 Ultra. It also features the new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, introduced at the same time as the phone. Samsung says it offers both vibrancy and strength, protecting the display on this ultra-thin phone without reducing the display quality. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is available for pre-order starting today from Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung and through phone carriers. General availability will begin on May 30. Pricing starts at $1100 for the 256GB storage option and $1220 for the 512GB option. Pre-order at Samsung Pre-order at Best Buy Press release: Meet the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: An Engineering Marvel of New Slim Hardware Innovation Publish Date: 5.12.2025Category: Mobile Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today has revealed the full specifications of the Galaxy S25 Edge, a category-defining slim smartphone joining the Galaxy S series. Crafted with style and strength in mind, Galaxy S25 Edge strikes a new balance of premium, pro-level performance in a resilient titanium frame only 5.8mm thick.1 S25 Edge delivers on the S series legacy, integrating an iconic Galaxy AI-enabled2 camera and unleashing a new realm of creativity in an effortlessly portable device. “Galaxy S25 Edge is more than a slim smartphone. The superior engineering that brought this revolutionary smartphone to life illustrates a commitment to overcoming barriers that helps Galaxy deliver truly unexpected premium experiences for people around the world,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “S25 Edge not only marks a breakthrough for its category, but it also accelerates important innovation across the mobile industry.” Exceptionally Sleek and Strong Design With a thin 5.8mm chassis and weighing in at just 163 grams, Galaxy S25 Edge is a remarkable feat of engineering that reimagines nearly every element of smartphone design for an even more compact and convenient experience. This refined design bridges form and function, taking slim smartphones to the next level while staying true to the Galaxy S series’ unified design. Alongside its streamlined silhouette is an exceptionally resilient device. The optimally curved edges of the sturdy titanium frame offer enduring protection for everyday use. The latest Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2, a new glass ceramic offering that delivers engineered resilience, is used for the front display to yield both vibrancy and strength on Galaxy S25 Edge. Dynamic Creativity with a Pocketable 200MP Camera The slim and light design of Galaxy S25 Edge makes it easier than ever for users to capture memorable moments and express their creativity anytime, anywhere. The 200MP wide lens upholds the Galaxy S series’ iconic camera experience including Nightography. Thanks to its ultra-high resolution, users get sharp photos while maintaining clear shots with the large pixel size — capturing images with over 40% improved brightness3 in low-light environments. The 12MP ultra-wide sensor features autofocus, powering crisp, detailed macro photography for even more creative flexibility. Galaxy S25 Edge benefits from the same ProVisual Engine that was optimized for Galaxy S25 with pro-grade enhancements, like ensuring sharp details for clothe
Samsung has officially announced its highly anticipated and long-teased Galaxy S25 Edge phone. The new device borrows plenty of features from its other phones in the S lineup, packing them into a remarkably thin body. Samsung says it combines "precise design intentions with powerful performance."
The main selling point of the S25 Edge is, naturally, its slim design. The phone is just 5.8mm (0.23") thick and weighs 163g (5.7oz). For comparison, the Galaxy S25 is 7.2mm thick, while the S25 Ultra comes in at 8.2mm. The Ultra also weighs more, at 218g (7.7oz). Some compromises are made to cut down on the bulk, though.
The most notable compromise for photography enthusiasts is the lack of a telephoto camera. Instead, the Galaxy S25 Edge features just two cameras on the back, plus the standard selfie camera. The main camera shares specs with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, featuring the 200MP Type 1/1.3 (9.8 x 7.3mm) sensor and F1.7 aperture. To compensate for the missing telephoto camera, the main camera offers 2x and 10x crop modes, though the latter will use AI upscaling, while the former is sampling from a native region on the sensor. The phone also features a 12MP F2.2 ultra-wide camera that supports macro photography.
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The other major sacrifice is battery life. It features the smallest battery of the S line, though that's not surprising given the slim design. Samsung didn't specify a promised battery life in its press release, implying it's at least nothing to write home about. If battery life is important to you, you're better off choosing a thicker phone than the S25 Edge.
Performance promises to be strong, though, as The S25 Edge boasts the same customized Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset as the S25 Ultra. It also features the new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, introduced at the same time as the phone. Samsung says it offers both vibrancy and strength, protecting the display on this ultra-thin phone without reducing the display quality.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is available for pre-order starting today from Amazon, Best Buy, Samsung and through phone carriers. General availability will begin on May 30. Pricing starts at $1100 for the 256GB storage option and $1220 for the 512GB option.
Press release:
Meet the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: An Engineering Marvel of New Slim Hardware Innovation
Publish Date: 5.12.2025
Category: Mobile
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today has revealed the full specifications of the Galaxy S25 Edge, a category-defining slim smartphone joining the Galaxy S series. Crafted with style and strength in mind, Galaxy S25 Edge strikes a new balance of premium, pro-level performance in a resilient titanium frame only 5.8mm thick.1 S25 Edge delivers on the S series legacy, integrating an iconic Galaxy AI-enabled2 camera and unleashing a new realm of creativity in an effortlessly portable device.
“Galaxy S25 Edge is more than a slim smartphone. The superior engineering that brought this revolutionary smartphone to life illustrates a commitment to overcoming barriers that helps Galaxy deliver truly unexpected premium experiences for people around the world,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “S25 Edge not only marks a breakthrough for its category, but it also accelerates important innovation across the mobile industry.”
Exceptionally Sleek and Strong Design
With a thin 5.8mm chassis and weighing in at just 163 grams, Galaxy S25 Edge is a remarkable feat of engineering that reimagines nearly every element of smartphone design for an even more compact and convenient experience. This refined design bridges form and function, taking slim smartphones to the next level while staying true to the Galaxy S series’ unified design.
Alongside its streamlined silhouette is an exceptionally resilient device. The optimally curved edges of the sturdy titanium frame offer enduring protection for everyday use. The latest Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2, a new glass ceramic offering that delivers engineered resilience, is used for the front display to yield both vibrancy and strength on Galaxy S25 Edge.
Dynamic Creativity with a Pocketable 200MP Camera
The slim and light design of Galaxy S25 Edge makes it easier than ever for users to capture memorable moments and express their creativity anytime, anywhere. The 200MP wide lens upholds the Galaxy S series’ iconic camera experience including Nightography. Thanks to its ultra-high resolution, users get sharp photos while maintaining clear shots with the large pixel size — capturing images with over 40% improved brightness3 in low-light environments. The 12MP ultra-wide sensor features autofocus, powering crisp, detailed macro photography for even more creative flexibility.
Galaxy S25 Edge benefits from the same ProVisual Engine that was optimized for Galaxy S25 with pro-grade enhancements, like ensuring sharp details for clothes or plants, and natural, true-to-life skin tone in portraits.4 Galaxy AI-powered editing features,5 including fan-favorites like Audio Eraser6 and Drawing Assist7 are all brought over from the Galaxy S25 series, pairing advanced creative and editing tools with a never-before-seen slim form factor.
Peak Performance Expertly Configured in Ultra-Slim Housing
Galaxy S25 Edge is built to deliver premium performance, starting with the Snapdragon 8 ® Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the same processor available in all Galaxy S25 series devices globally. Customized by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the chipset powers Galaxy S25 Edge’s on-device AI processing capabilities and offers reliably fast performance all day.8 Galaxy S25 Edge also features a reconfigured vapor chamber that is now thinner, yet broader for steady heat dissipation.
Matching the Galaxy S series’ renowned performance standards, Galaxy S25 Edge features advanced, efficient AI image processing with ProScaler,9 which delivers a 40% improvement10 in display image scaling quality, while incorporating Samsung’s customized mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) — improving power consumption, so you can enjoy peak performance for longer.
A Trusted Companion with Galaxy AI
Integrating Galaxy AI at nearly every touchpoint, Galaxy S25 Edge offers our most natural and context-aware mobile AI experiences. Users get personalized, multimodal AI capabilities with peace of mind that their data is secured.
Mirroring the broader Galaxy S25 series, Galaxy S25 Edge integrates AI agents that work seamlessly across multiple apps, serving as a true AI companion to get things done more easily. Galaxy AI also gets better at integrating with daily routines. Now Brief11 and Now Bar12 include third-party app integrations for greater convenience and helpful reminders during everyday commuting, dining, and more.
Thanks to Galaxy’s deep integration with Google, Galaxy S25 Edge brings Gemini’s13 latest advancements to more users. For example, with Gemini Live’s14 new camera and screen sharing abilities, users can show Gemini Live what they see on their screen or in the world around them while simultaneously interacting with it in a live conversation.
Experiences powered by Galaxy AI on Galaxy S25 Edge aren’t just convenient — they’re designed with privacy at the core. On-device AI processing ensures data is kept secure by Samsung Knox Vault,15 continuing Samsung’s unwavering commitment to ensure hyper-personalized mobile experiences while prioritizing privacy.
Rooted in craftsmanship and driven by performance, Galaxy S25 Edge delivers pro-level photography, personalized AI experiences, and more. It goes beyond a slim form factor to challenge expectations for what a smartphone can be.
Your Digital Essentials Always by Your Side
Galaxy S25 Edge opens access to Samsung’s wide range of features and services to help you live your best life
Samsung Health offers extensive fitness and health tracking, sleep coaching, personalized guides, and wellness tools to help you reach your goals without a subscription fee.
Samsung Wallet is a convenient way to keep and use many of your most essential digital items securely on your phone including payment cards, digital keys, boarding passes, mobile driver’s license, student ID, and more.
Galaxy S25 Edge will enable users to take advantage of Samsung Wallet’s soon-to-be-released Tap to Transfer feature. This enables quick6 and convenient peer-to-peer (P2P) payments by using the debit card stored in Samsung Wallet to send money directly to friends and family members’ bank account. No additional apps needed, and transfers are seamless between digital wallets — all it takes is a tap to transfer.17
Availability
Galaxy S25 Edge is available for pre-order starting today, May 12, at Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung.com, and from carriers nationwide, with general availability starting on May 30, 2025.
Galaxy S25 Edge starts at $1,099.99 for the 256GB storage option and $1,219.99 for 512GB. It comes in stylish Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Icyblue colors options.
Preorder now through May 30 on Samsung.com or the Shop Samsung app to receive up to $800 in total savings. Claim a $50 credit just by pre-ordering,18 plus if you select the 256GB storage model, you will receive the 512GB model at no additional charge19 — that’s a value of $120. For extra savings, trade-in an eligible device and receive up to $630 in credit towards your purchase of Galaxy S25 Edge.20
For more information about Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy S25 series, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com or Samsung.com.
1 Excluding camera lenses.
2 Galaxy AI features by Samsung are free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.
3 Compared to Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25+.
4 Results may vary depending on light condition and/or shooting condition including multiple subjects, being out of subject, or moving subjects.
5 Galaxy AI features by Samsung are free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.
6 Compatible with common video formats accessible in Gallery; helps minimize six sounds (Voice/speech, Music, Noise, Crowd, Nature, Wind) utilizes AI; results may vary.
7 Drawing assist feature requires a network connection and Samsung Account login. A visible watermark is overlaid on the image output upon saving in order to indicate that the image is generated by AI. The accuracy and reliability of the generated output is not guaranteed.
8 Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
9 Available on Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and Galaxy S25+ only; requires screen resolution setting to QHD+.
10 13 Compared to Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 on Galaxy S24 series based on PSNR (Peak Signal-to-Noise Ratio) test.
11 Displays daily select information from select apps (some apps may require internet connection and/or consent to access data). Personal data intelligence must be enabled.
12 Requires WIFI connection and Samsung and Google accounts.
13 Product functionality may be dependent on your app and device settings. Requires internet connection. Results may vary depending on visual matches. Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC.
14 Results for illustrative purposes and may vary. Check responses for accuracy. Compatible with certain features and with certain accounts. Internet connection required. Available on select devices, languages, and countries. Only available to users 18 years and older.
15 Galaxy AI Personal Data Engine secures select data from select apps on device in Knox Vault. Galaxy AI features by Samsung are free through 2025 and require Samsung account login.
16 Actual funds availability varies depending on receiving financial institutions. Service provided by Green Dot® ©2025 Green Dot Corporation. All rights reserved. Green Dot Corporation NMLS #914924; Green Dot Bank NMLS #908739.
17 Requires a contactless enabled Visa or Mastercard debit card from a participating U.S. bank. Fees and limits apply. Your financial institution or mobile carrier may charge you. See Samsung.com for details.
18 5/12/25 - 5/30/25, pre-order the latest Galaxy S25 Edge device on Samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App and receive a $50 Samsung Credit ("Reservation Gift”) when you pre-order and purchase the device. Pre-order and purchase required. The Reservation Gift cannot be applied to the pre-ordered device(s) and must be used at the time of pre-order purchase towards purchasing additional eligible products on Samsung.com, or in the Shop Samsung App. Reservation Gift will be applied automatically when you use the same email address during Reserve and Pre-order Periods. Reservation Gift is a one-time use e-certificate; when first used, any value not used is lost and must be used at the time of purchase. The Gift is non-transferable and limited to 1 per Qualifying Purchase. If you return or cancel your purchase, the discount will be forfeit.
19 5/12/25 - 5/30/25, while supplies last, purchase a Galaxy S25 Edge 512GB ("Qualifying Purchase") for the price of the next lowest storage level (“Gift”) at samsung.com or the Shop Samsung app. Portion of storage/memory occupied by existing content. The discount will be automatically applied at checkout. The Gift is non transferrable and limited to 1 per Qualifying Purchase. If you return or cancel your purchase the discount will be lost.
20 For a limited time only, on Samsung.com/Shop Samsung App, or purchase a new qualifying Galaxy device ("Qualifying Purchase"), send in your qualifying trade-in device to Samsung through the Samsung Trade-In Program, and if Samsung determines your trade-in device meets all eligibility requirements, you will receive a trade-in credit specific to your qualifying trade-in device to apply toward your Qualifying Purchase. Device models that currently qualify for trade-in and trade-in credit amounts associated with those models are available on Samsung.com and the Shop Samsung App; eligible models and amounts may change at Samsung's sole discretion. To be eligible for trade-in, your qualifying device must meet all Trade-In Program eligibility requirements, which include, but are not limited to, that the device powers on, holds a charge, and does not power off unexpectedly; has a functioning display; has no breaks or cracks in the screen (unless a cracked screen offer applies); has no breaks or cracks in the case; has no liquid damage (whether visible or not); has no other defects that go beyond normal wear and tear; is not on a black list; has a verified FCC ID; has been reset to factory settings; has all personal information removed; has all software locks disabled; and is owned by you (leased devices are not eligible). Anticipated trade-in value will be applied as a credit at time of purchase, but, if you do not send in your trade-in device within 15 days of receipt of your Qualifying Purchase, you will be charged back for the trade-in credit applied to your purchase, or if you send in your trade-in device within 15 days of receipt of your Qualifying Purchase but Samsung determines your device does not meet all eligibility requirements, you will be charged back for the trade-in credit applied to your purchase minus $25. Participation in this program does not excuse you from contracts with your carrier or retailer (or any related payments or fees) for the device that was traded in. Limit 1 trade-in per Qualifying Purchase. Samsung reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time. The Trade-In Program cannot be combined with any other Samsung, carrier or retailer promotions, discounts, or offers unless specifically provided for in the terms and conditions of such offers. Additional terms, including terms that govern the resolution of disputes, apply.
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.
