Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series on January 22, but not without sharing a teaser that officially confirmed the existence of a slimmer Galaxy S25 Edge model.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch later this year as a slimmer alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra. More specifically, Samsung described the device as a “culmination of our most innovative technology, packed into a form that’s sleek, powerful and unlike anything you’ve seen before”.
In the past, Samsung’s ‘Edge’ branding has referred to phones with curved displays, but the phone that came together in the teaser and was showcased at the Unpacked event in Korea looks (unsurprisingly) very different to a phone like 2016’s Samsung S7 Edge.
It’s worth noting that Apple is rumored to have its own slim smartphone in the works called the iPhone 17 Air. However, Samsung beat them to the big announcement.
Keep reading to learn everything there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, including all the latest news, rumors and leaks.
Last Updated: Updated on March 11 with rumors around the price, release date, durability and battery life.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: at a glance
- The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to launch this May
- Prices could start at $1,031/£798
- The Edge is a slimmer version of the current S25 line
- The Edge is rumored to have a 6.656-inch display and the same size bezels as the S25 Ultra
- The phone could have a 3900 mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge rumored release date & pricing
According to a report by Korean site FNNews, the Galaxy S25 Edge could be unveiled in April before officially launching in May (via PhoneArena).
According to this same report, 256GB model will cost 1,500,000 won (around $1,031/£798), while the 512GB phone will cost 1,630,000 million won (around $1,120/£866). The report also states that there will be no 1TB configuration.
These prices position the S25 Edge right below the top-end S25 Ultra in terms of cost, though how the specs and features will compare to the other phones in the series is yet to be confirmed.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge specs
In terms of specs, previous rumours have suggested a 6.4mm thickness. This would make the phone almost 25% thinner than the new Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The phone is also expected to boast a 6.656-inch display with bezels as thin as those on the S25 Ultra, according to an X post by Ice Universe. The tipster also describes the Edge as 5.84mm thick and 162g, meaning it could be even slimmer than previous rumors had suggested.
Thankfully, Samsung’s UK Marketing Director Annika Bizon has already reassured TechRadar that the phone will be durable despite this slimness.
“I can’t say too much, but what I will say is that [the Edge] is about beautiful form factor. And there are two points I want to make”, said Bizon. “One is that it’s absolutely stunning. And if you think about the technology that’s going into that size of space, it’s pretty impressive.
“The second thing I’ll say concerns durability. With anything slim, durability [has to come as part of the package]. Those are the two features [of the Edge] that are exciting [for us]. Well, I know durability isn’t exciting – but it’s really important. So watch this space, because there are some exciting things to come regarding this phone”.
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While the Snapdragon 8 Elite is still expected to be on board, there would likely be compromises elsewhere. Otherwise, why wouldn’t Samsung just make the S25 Ultra this thin?
The obvious places to trim down the size would be by cutting down the number of cameras or employing a smaller battery – and the latter appears to have been confirmed through a certification filed in Denmark. According to the TheTechOutlook, two Galaxy S25 Edge models were spotted on UL Demko Database carrying batteries with a capacity of 3786 mAh. A previous report put the battery size at 3900 mAh, putting the phone closer in line with the standard S25 than the S25 Plus or Ultra models.
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