Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge First Impressions: Impressive flex, but can it go the distance?

The Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s slimmest flagship phone ever, measuring in at just 5.8mm, making it a true engineering marvel. And having used it for 48 hours, I’m very impressed, but also a bit confused.

Samsung has made a few choices that were a bit surprising to be honest. I, for one, was certainly not expecting them. Let’s get into them one by one.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Design

So, straight up, the S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thin, and there is nothing quite like it in the market. The in-hand feel is fantastic, and it's also very lightweight at just 163 grams.

The titanium frame is also still here, just like on the S25 Ultra, which adds much-needed toughness. We also get a new glass at the front, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. Apparently, it’s much more stronger and more drop-resistant than anything Samsung has used in its devices.

We are yet to put the S25 Edge through its paces and our gauntlet of tests, but I can tell you already, it feels solid in the hand and is really well-built.

The camera bump protrudes quite a bit, but that's normal for a device that is as thin as the S25 Edge. Still, it looks very clean and minimal. I also like how subtle the design is, although I wish the colours were a bit more interesting.

Samsung has even managed to include IP68 certification, wireless charging, including Qi2 support. You can also slap on a magnetic case for that. Plus, you also get Reverse wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Performance

Spec-wise, this isn’t a compromised phone at all. Snapdragon 8 Galaxy Elite for Galaxy edition, 12GB RAM and up to 512GB storage – it's a complete flagship package.

And believe it or not, they’ve somehow managed to fit a vapour chamber inside this slim body. The device, at least in our initial testing, does really well, and shows no signs of any major compromise. Whether it’s gaming, editing, or multitasking, this thing should hold up just fine.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Display

The 6.7-inch display is also great, with beautiful, symmetric bezels, variable refresh rates from 1 to 120Hz, and a sharp QHD+ resolution. Also, it’s a flat display, which is what I prefer.

However, considering that the device is named “Edge” I was kind of expecting a curved display, like we used to get back in the day from Samsung’s Edge series devices. I think it’s a bit ironic – a device named “Edge” that has flat sides.

You really have to experience this phone to understand how slim and sleek it feels...

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Battery

But obviously, there’s a price to pay for this ultra slim design – and that starts with the battery. You only get a 3900mAh battery here, which means the S25 Edge has one of Samsung’s smallest batteries in a traditional non-foldable phone.

On top of that, the speed is again limited to 25W – which honestly feels quite slow in 2025. Personally, I would’ve skipped the wireless charging tech to make space for a bigger battery. Even lowering the resolution to Full HD could’ve helped reduce power consumption.

And yes, chip optimisation plays a major role, sure, but a bigger battery automatically means better peace of mind. Moreover, we will also have to see how does this small battery hold up after 3 or 6 months.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Cameras

Besides the battery, another trade-off is the lack of a telephoto camera. Instead, you get a 12MP ultrawide lens and the same big 200MP main sensor from the S25 Ultra. And that’s a beast of a sensor – most of your zoom needs can be handled digitally.

At the front, you get that familiar 12MP camera. It may not be new, but it gets the job done rather well.

Conclusion

The last issue, though, is the price, which starts at ₹1,10,000. It’s priced between the S25+ and Ultra. This makes Samsung’s positioning of the S25 Edge a bit odd, all things considered.

Samsung’s logic for the S25 Edge is pretty simple, but can be a genius move: slim design, massive performance grunt all at a premium price. But whether the trade-offs are worth it, that we will have to see.

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