Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, marking a new milestone in smartphone design. With a jaw-dropping 5.8 mm thickness, Samsung has beaten Apple to the punch, launching the slimmest Galaxy S Series device ever — ahead of the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air expected later this year.
The S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, encased in a titanium frame, weighing only 163 grams. It combines sleek aesthetics with robust durability, including Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 for added protection. But making a phone this thin comes with inevitable trade-offs:
• A smaller 3,900 mAh battery - modest for a 2025 flagship.
• No telephoto camera - a sacrifice for photography enthusiasts.
Starting at $1,100 (£1,099), the S25 Edge is priced lower than Samsung’s Ultra models, targeting users who prioritize form over function.
Interestingly, Samsung’s design language is now nearly indistinguishable from Apple’s. Flat edges, minimalist silhouettes — it’s getting harder to tell Galaxies from iPhones at a glance. Apple’s answer, the iPhone 17 Air, is rumored to arrive this autumn with:
• 5.65 - 6.25 mm thickness
• 6.6-inch display
For comparison:
• iPhone 16 Pro: 8.25 mm thick
• iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.9-inch display
We’ve covered the latest iPhone 17 Air dummy leak and its new design in this article: iPhone 17 Air Dummy Leak Shows a New Design
As someone who values large screens and top-tier cameras, this trend poses a personal dilemma:
• Do I stick with the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max, accepting incremental upgrades?
• Or do I opt for the stylishly thin iPhone 17 Air, knowing I’ll compromise on camera performance and screen size?
It’s the classic “form vs function” debate, now sharper than ever.
Galaxy S25 Edge will be available in a captivating range of colours, including Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack and Titanium Icyblue.
Final Thoughts: A Beautiful Yet Practical Compromise?
The Galaxy S25 Edge is a technical marvel, no doubt. It showcases how far smartphone engineering has come. But its trade-offs — smaller battery, fewer camera options — make it clear that thinness still comes at a price.
In essence, Samsung isn’t trying to make the ultimate all-rounder. The S25 Edge is for those who want a beautiful, ultra-slim premium phone, accepting the limitations that come with it.
For more information about Galaxy S25 Edge and the Galaxy S25 series, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, SamsungMobilePress.com or Samsung.com.