Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is here: Banger or bust?

Though lots of you don’t look after ultra-slim telephones, the 2 most distinguished manufacturers within the smartphone house appear to assume in any other case. Apple and Samsung are bringing again slim telephones this 12 months, with the latter having simply unveiled the extremely skinny Galaxy S25 Edge. As anticipated, the system packs flagship {hardware} in a surprisingly slim chassis, however Samsung has made some trade-offs to realize this new kind issue.

Whereas the Galaxy S25 Edge prices a little bit greater than a Galaxy S25 Plus with the identical quantity of inside storage, you aren’t precisely getting something further for shelling out more cash. Positive, the Edge mannequin packs a greater 200MP main digicam, encompasses a extra sturdy Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 show, and is considerably slimmer at simply 5.8mm. Nonetheless, it’s not higher than the Plus mannequin on all fronts.

Samsung has geared up the Galaxy S25 Edge with a smaller 3,900mAh battery and, in contrast to the Galaxy S25 Plus, the brand new mannequin doesn’t function a devoted telephoto digicam. The shortage of a telephoto digicam is probably not a deal breaker for many customers, however the smaller battery is bound to show away some consumers. Samsung may have addressed battery-related considerations by providing sooner charging on the brand new mannequin. Sadly, that’s not the case, and the Galaxy S25 Edge charging pace caps out at 25W, placing it at par with the bottom Galaxy S25. In distinction, the Galaxy S25 Plus helps 45W wired quick charging.

On the intense facet, the Galaxy S25 Edge options the identical 6.7-inch AMOLED show, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset, and 12GB RAM because the Galaxy S25 Plus. Samsung has even geared up the system with a bigger vapor chamber to make sure ideally suited thermals regardless of the slim chassis. The cellphone must also provide a greater in-hand really feel than the Plus mannequin, because of its slimmer profile and decrease 163g weight.

Whereas we wait to check the Galaxy S25 Edge, we’d like to know your ideas on whether or not its slim design is well worth the premium value and the trade-offs made on the digicam, battery, and charging fronts. Solid your vote in our sizzling or not ballot beneath, and drop a remark letting us know why you assume the Galaxy S25 Edge will probably be a banger or a bust.

Do you like the Galaxy S25 Edge’s modern design and are itching to get your palms on it? You may pre-order one straight away by following the hyperlink beneath.