Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 Edge is certainly the boldest phone in the S25 lineup. It’s crazy thin at just 5.8mm and feels like something straight out of a sci-fi sketch.
Samsung is slotting the S25 Edge right between the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. But pulling off a design this daring means making some bold calls elsewhere — and you’ll definitely notice a couple of them.
With a price tag of ₹1.10 lakh, it leaps well past the S25 Plus, and that raises a real question: Does the Edge offer enough edge to earn that premium?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Design
The Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung showing off all of its engineering might, in the best way possible. At just 5.8mm thick, this is one of those phones that really hits you when you pick it up. You don’t realise how ridiculously slim that actually is until it’s in your hand.
What’s wild, though, is just how much Samsung has managed to pack into such a razor-thin frame — and still make it look this good.
One of the first things that hits you, aside from how thin it is, is the size and weight. It’s a big phone, no doubt. But it’s also super light — just 163 grams — and that combo really throws you off in the best way possible.
Looks-wise, the S25 Edge is hands down one of the most premium, non-folding phones I’ve held this year. That titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back — it all feels solid, sleek, and flagship-worthy.
Now, because it’s so slim, Samsung had to switch up the camera layout. Gone is the signature floating lens design we’ve seen in the rest of the S25 lineup. Instead, you get a pill-shaped camera island that juts out a fair bit — and so do the vertically stacked lenses.
And because of that, this thing wobbles a lot on a table. It’s not a deal-breaker, but it’s definitely something to note.
Despite its slim and light form, the build quality is solid, like a tank. It doesn’t feel fragile at all, handles minor scratches and drops like a champ, and comes with IP68 water and dust resistance. It would’ve been great to see IP69, but even the S25 Ultra sticks to IP68, so no complaints there.
The button and port placement is classic Samsung, but with a twist. The buttons have been trimmed down to match the phone’s slim profile. I am not a huge fan of that, personally, but they still have that satisfying clickiness, which helps.
Overall, the S25 Edge keeps it clean, minimal, and classy. I genuinely love the aesthetic. It almost feels criminal to slap a case on it, but let’s be real, almost everyone who will get the device will use a case.
If there’s one thing I’d have liked more, it’s bolder colour options. Samsung’s gone with silver, light blue, and black, all in titanium finishes. And while they look elegant, they don’t exactly pop. Also, that matte back does pick up a fair bit of fingerprint smudges.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Display
The Galaxy S25 Edge rocks the same display as the S25 Plus — and that’s a good thing. This is one of the best screens in the business, second only to the beast that is the S25 Ultra. You get a crisp 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED panel with a 1440x3120 resolution set in a rather tall 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It supports adaptive refresh from 1Hz to 120Hz, so everything from scrolling to gaming feels buttery smooth.
The bezels are perfectly uniform and super minimal. The screen looks ultra-modern and super premium from edge to edge.
Now, because the Edge slots in between the Plus and Ultra, I was really hoping Samsung would bless it with the fancy DX anti-reflective coating. Sadly, no luck there. A missed opportunity, for sure — especially when you're outdoors or dealing with harsh lighting.
One thing I absolutely love is that this is a flat panel, which, with its thin frame, makes it look even more premium.
We also get Samsung’s in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner and it works just as fast and reliably as ever. It’s one of the better ones in the game. You also get the usual 2D face unlock, which works well enough for casual use, though it’s not the most secure option.
In terms of overall display quality, Samsung continues to flex its dominance. After all, they make some of the best displays in the business. Colours are punchy, contrast is top-tier, and viewing angles are spot-on. Whether you’re bingeing Netflix, doomscrolling late at night, or gaming on the go, this screen just delivers in every aspect. Well, almost.
The only real letdown is that you don’t get Dolby Vision support, which feels like a weird omission in 2025. You do still get HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG, so most HDR content looks fantastic.
And if you were wondering — yes, the phone has stereo speakers. They get the job done, but don’t expect booming sound. The audio feels a little thin, likely because of the ultra-slim body. There’s just not much space to work with.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Cameras
The camera setup on the Galaxy S25 Edge is where you start to see the compromises. What’s missing is obvious: there’s no dedicated telephoto lens. And honestly, you feel that gap every time you want a clean, zoomed-in shot. Samsung’s software does its best to crop and enhance, and sometimes you can literally see the photo sharpen after the fact. But it’s just not the same as proper optical zoom.
You still get that beast of a 200MP main sensor from the Ultra, which I’ve really enjoyed using — it captures sharp, detailed shots, and even 2X and 4X digital zoom surprisingly holds up well. But once you go beyond that, the image quality falls off a cliff. Yes, you can zoom to 10X, but you really shouldn't.
Portrait mode is also limited to 1X and 2X, and while the results are decent, it’s not the most flexible setup. The 12MP ultrawide is fine in good light but loses detail and blows highlights a bit too often for my liking.
Selfies from the 12MP selfie cam have also been consistent and similar to what you get from the rest of the S25 series.
Video performance is really solid. Stabilisation is excellent, colours are vibrant, and footage looks sharp in most lighting conditions.
Overall, the camera is capable, especially the main sensor, but this is where Samsung made a clear trade-off for that ultra-slim design. And yeah, I kinda miss the telephoto, especially considering what you’re paying for the S25 Edge.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Performance
What really surprised me about the Galaxy S25 Edge is just how much power Samsung has crammed into this ultra-slim body. It runs on the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy as the rest of the S25 lineup and comes with up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. And in real-world use, this phone absolutely flies.
Whether I was playing demanding games like Genshin Impact and Real Racing 3, or just switching constantly between multiple apps, the S25 Edge didn’t slow down once.
Performance felt just as solid as the S25 Plus, and while it didn’t beat it in synthetic benchmarks, you really can’t see any issues in day-to-day tasks.
Now, given how thin the chassis is, I did worry about heat going into this review. But Samsung has somehow managed to squeeze in a vapour chamber cooling system. It’s actually 15% larger than what’s inside the S25 Plus. Now, that’s wild.
The phone did get warm during heavy use, namely benchmarks, but it was never hot enough where one should be worried.
The S25 Edge ships with Android 15 and One UI 7 out of the box, complete with all the Galaxy AI tricks we saw in the rest of the S25 series. You’ve got Circle to Search, Live Translate, Generative Edit, Drawing Assist—the works. And everything worked as well here as it did on the Ultra or the Plus.
Samsung’s also promising seven years of software and security updates for the S25 Edge, which is a huge win for anyone planning to hold onto their phone for a while. This may be the slimmest S25, but it doesn’t cut corners when it comes to power or long-term support.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Battery
The Galaxy S25 Edge comes with a 3900mAh battery, which is slightly smaller than the S25’s 4000mAh. Considering it’s powering a bigger display, I went in with tempered expectations.
Surprisingly, though, it held up better than I thought. On regular days, which included replying to emails, scrolling through socials, a bit of YouTube and Netflix, endless WhatsApp messages and calls, and some photos and videos here and there, it easily lasted me a full day. That LTPO display really pulls its weight.
Charging speed is another area where Samsung played it a bit too safe. I was really hoping for 45W charging like the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra, but we’re stuck with 25W here. It takes about 25 minutes to hit about 50%, and a full charge stretches well over 1 hour and 20 minutes
You do get 15W wireless charging and Qi2 support, but if you want to use Qi2, you’ll need to slap on a magnetic-compatible case, since the phone doesn’t have magnets built in.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: Verdict
Credit where it’s due, the Galaxy S25 Edge really is an engineering flex. It’s insanely thin, surprisingly light, and somehow still manages to feel every bit like a flagship phone. I totally get the appeal. And honestly, the performance holds its own with the best out there, and the battery life turned out better than I expected.
Now, dropping the telephoto camera at this price point is not ideal. But it’s not a dealbreaker for me either. The main sensor does a decent job on its own, and for most users, that might be enough.
All things considered, the Galaxy S25 Edge brings a fresh design with just enough substance to back it up.
