Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge  

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Camera
No dedicated telephoto lens – Camera system lacks a dedicated telephoto module, limiting zoom capabilities.

Low-light camera softness – Low-light photos show some softness and compromise.

Performance
Thermal throttling – Extended heavy use can lead to noticeable performance throttling.

Design
IP68 rating underwhelming – IP68 feels less impressive compared to IP69-rated and more water-resistant competitors.

Battery
Smallest battery in S25 series – Battery capacity is the lowest among the S25 trio.

Outdated charging speed – Wired charging feels outdated, comparable to 2022 standards.

No Qi2 compliance – Lacks full compliance with the newer Qi2 wireless charging standard.

Price
High price tag – Pricing is steep, especially considering its compact form factor.

Audio
Compressed speaker audio – Speakers sound overly compressed and dynamically shallow.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge  

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Camera
Strong daytime camera performance – Excellent daylight camera quality with rich detail from the main sensor.

Performance
Performance matches S25 Ultra – Matches performance benchmarks of the S25 Ultra.

Design
Compact flagship build – Samsung’s latest compact flagship delivers an almost paradoxical mix of engineering finesse and brute power.

Lightweight design – Sub-6mm thickness and under 170g weight make it feel like a featherweight concept prototype.

Titanium frame – Titanium frame offers both strength and low mass for added durability and comfort.

Surprisingly good battery life – Delivers respectable screen-on time despite compact size.

Display
OLED panel quality – Ultra-bright and richly calibrated OLED display.

Battery
Qi wireless charging – Wireless charging is supported, offering convenience.

Software
Snappy One UI – Samsung’s One UI is both responsive and aesthetically coherent.

Galaxy AI features – Bundled with Galaxy AI for smart features and enhancements.

Seven-year OS support – Promises seven years of OS updates, offering long-term software longevity.

Other
Ultra-tier internals – Packs high-end components typically found in larger Ultra-tier devices.

Desktop experience (DeX) – Includes DeX for a desktop-like experience via phone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge  

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ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #42

ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #38

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #29

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #18

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #3

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #2

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #42

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #3

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #31

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge  

42th best phone of 2025 - check pros

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Last update: 2025-06-23

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

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42th best phone of 2025 - check reviews

6.7-inch

163g

5.8mm

25W

waterproof

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* Screen covers 92.1% of body.