Verdict
The Galaxy S25 Edge proves that a large premium phone can feel unusually light and slim, but the design achievement comes with obvious battery and camera compromises. It is compelling for buyers who prioritize comfort and aesthetics above endurance and zoom versatility.
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is built around one specification that immediately changes the experience: a body only about 5.8mm thick. Combined with a weight around 163g, it makes a 6.7-inch flagship feel dramatically lighter and less bulky than most premium phones. For buyers who dislike the physical heft of Ultra-class devices, that is a genuine benefit rather than a cosmetic detail.
The rest of the core hardware remains premium. The large QHD+ AMOLED display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, and Snapdragon 8 Elite performance places the phone firmly in flagship territory. Samsung also gives the Edge a 200MP main camera, so the thin design does not require settling for a mid-range primary sensor.
The compromises appear where physics becomes difficult to avoid. Battery capacity is only 3,900mAh, considerably smaller than many modern flagships, and wired charging tops out at 25W. Independent reviews have consistently identified endurance as the phone’s biggest weakness. A dedicated telephoto camera is also absent, leaving high-resolution cropping to cover zoom tasks that similarly priced flagships handle optically.
That makes the S25 Edge a specialized product. It delivers a large, premium display and top-tier processor in a body that feels almost impossibly slim, but it is not Samsung’s strongest camera phone, endurance phone or value flagship. The design is the reason to buy it.
For the right person, that focus can be refreshing. For everyone else, the ordinary Galaxy S25 lineup offers fewer compromises, and discounted Ultra models provide considerably more hardware for a similar investment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Exceptionally thin 5.8mm body
- Very light for a 6.7-inch flagship
- Sharp QHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite performance
- 200MP main camera
Cons
- Small 3,900mAh battery
- Only 25W wired charging
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Design premium hurts value
- Thin body limits thermal and battery headroom
Frequently Asked Questions
How thin is the Galaxy S25 Edge?
Samsung designed it at roughly 5.8mm thick, making thinness one of the phone’s defining features.
Does the S25 Edge have a telephoto camera?
No. It relies on its high-resolution main camera for cropped zoom rather than using a dedicated telephoto lens.
What is the biggest downside of the S25 Edge?
Battery life is the main trade-off. Its 3,900mAh battery is small for a 6.7-inch flagship, and charging is only 25W.