Screen:
6.7"
Weight:
163g
Waterproof
Charging:
25W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
5.8mm
Screen covers
92.1% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
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.
Phone Appearance
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.
Display
OLED panel quality – Ultra-bright and richly calibrated OLED display.
Battery
Surprisingly good battery life – Delivers respectable screen-on time despite compact size.
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.
Cons
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.
Phone Appearance
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Outdated charging speed – Wired charging feels outdated, comparable to 2022 standards.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.
Rankings
Where Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#58
Largest Screen
#38
Smallest Screen
#19
Lightest
🥉#3
Thinnest
🥈#2
Fastest Charging
#60
Highest Screen Ratio
🥉#3
Cheapest
#56
