Samsung has been enjoying with my feelings, drip-feeding teasers of its upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge cellphone because it was first unveiled at Unpacked in January. I received a extra intimate have a look at the cellphone at Cellular World Congress just a few months in the past, and since then, it has been on the again of my thoughts every time I’ve examined a brand new handset and puzzled precisely how a lot slimmer this stuff can get.
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It appears I am going to discover out the reply subsequent week, as Samsung has confirmed that it will be internet hosting a Digital Unpacked occasion for the Galaxy S25 Edge on Monday, Could 12, at 8 p.m. ET. Is Samsung hoping we’ll sit back to the dwell stream after dinner? Perhaps.
However a extra affordable rationalization is that it is concentrating on the demographic it is aware of will most definitely undertake the lighter, slimmer kind issue of the S25 Edge: Koreans, who will likely be tuning in at a extra pleasant Tuesday morning broadcast.
Forward of the occasion, Samsung has confirmed just a few issues in regards to the cellphone. Whereas its twin digicam system will not recommend it, the upcoming handset is closely targeted on pictures. “Even with its slim kind, Galaxy S25 Edge’s 200MP vast lens continues Galaxy’s iconic digicam expertise,” says Samsung in a Wednesday press launch.
Whether or not the second digicam lens on the brand new mannequin is a telephoto, ultrawide, or mere macro sensor stays unanswered.
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As for the remainder of the cellphone’s {hardware}, Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will likely be “moveable and light-weight with out sacrificing energy and innovation.” This is to hoping that “energy” refers to battery life, which stays a drawback as telephones turn out to be slimmer, and the legal guidelines of physics merely do not enable there to be larger-sized lithium-ion batteries to suit inside the kind elements.
For reference, the upcoming iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to characteristic a smaller-than-usual battery and doubtlessly require a devoted battery case to maintain it operating for a full day. If the way forward for slim telephones lives in thicker, plastic-built protecting covers, then I am not precisely certain if we’re shifting issues ahead with these improvements.
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In contrast to most Unpacked occasions, which characteristic a number of new Galaxy merchandise, anticipate this digital one to be on the shorter aspect. If we’re fortunate, we’ll hear about the remainder of Samsung’s {hardware} roadmap in 2025. However with the corporate’s annual summer time Unpacked occasion only a few months away, I would not be shocked in the event that they maintain their playing cards near their chest. In spite of everything, teasing a tri-foldable cellphone or an XR headset would doubtlessly steal the thunder of the ultra-slim Galaxy cellphone.
And if there’s one factor Samsung or Apple do not wish to do, it is lose curiosity of their ultra-slim cellphone aspirations earlier than they even hit the market. In spite of everything, each firms (and the others who comply with swimsuit) might want to ship handsets that surpass expectations and persuade the plenty that perhaps the way forward for cellular is one thing that matches in pockets just a little simpler, even when it is on the expense of endurance and the variety of cameras accessible.
Beginning immediately, those that have an interest within the Galaxy S25 Edge can reserve a preorder to obtain a $50 Samsung credit score towards the cellphone. You do not have to commit to purchasing the cellphone after making the reservation, however for those who do, you may save $50 at no cost.
