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Our takeEditorialA 163g flagship with a 200 MP sensor - extraordinary if endurance matters less than carrying comfort.
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
8.0/10 UpPhone score
The thinnest Galaxy flagship yet trades battery bulk for titanium poise and a 200 MP main sensor.
Screen
6.7"
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
Camera
200 MP
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“163g at 6.7 inches with a 200 MP camera - nothing else in this weight class shoots like this.”
“Samsung calls it 'Edge' because the battery is right there on the edge of running out by dinner.”
Our take
The thinnest Galaxy flagship yet trades battery bulk for titanium poise and a 200 MP main sensor.
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is the most audacious member of the S25 family - not because of camera specs or AI tricks, but because of what Samsung chose to remove. At 163g with a titanium frame, it shaves nearly 30g off the S25+ while keeping the same 6.7-inch 3120 x 1440 px AMOLED display and the full Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The tradeoff is a 3900 mAh battery - smaller than any comparable flagship - and 25W wired charging where rivals push 45W or higher. If the Edge's ultralight profile fits how you carry a phone, those compromises may feel invisible. If you need all-day endurance or fast top-ups, they will not.
The 200 MP main camera with a 12 MP ultrawide ships the same sensor stack as the S25 Ultra, minus the periscope telephoto. You get Sub6 and mmWave 5G, dual-SIM, eSIM support, and IP68 water resistance. Samsung promises seven years of OS and security updates. Galaxy AI features - including generative editing, live translate, and Note Assist - are present across the board. Street pricing starts around $726 at Verizon, making the Edge one of the more accessible Ultra-class camera experiences in the S25 lineup.
What we love
- Exceptional thinness and 163g weight for a 6.7-inch flagship
- 200 MP main sensor with pixel-binning performance on par with S25 Ultra main cam
- Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers top-tier CPU and GPU performance
- 3120 x 1440 px AMOLED hits 2600 nits peak brightness
- Seven years of OS updates extends the ownership window significantly
- Sub6 + mmWave 5G plus dual-SIM flexibility
- IP68 rated for full submersion protection
What we don't
- 3900 mAh battery is small for a 6.7-inch flagship - real-world endurance will lag S25 and S25+
- 25W wired charging is slow versus the 45W ceiling on comparably priced phones
- No optical zoom camera - telephoto shooters will miss it
- Premium price for a phone with meaningful hardware compromises
- No reverse wireless charging despite the Ultra-class camera
Full specifications
Display
Size6.7"
TypeAMOLED
Resolution3120 x 1440 px
PPI513
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
RAM12 GB
Storage256 GB
OSAndroid 15
Camera
Rear camera200 MP
Rear camera 212 MP
Front camera12 MP
VideoYes
Battery
Wireless charging15W wireless
Design
Dimensions158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8 mm
Weight163
ColorsFill
Form factorSlate
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi‑Fi 6, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
NFCYes
USBUSB 3.2 (5 Gbps)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
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Frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What kind of display does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have?
The S25 Edge carries a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel at 3120 x 1440 px, which works out to roughly 513 ppi - sharp enough that individual pixels are invisible at normal viewing distance. The 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate handles both smooth scrolling and static reading. Peak brightness at 2600 nits means outdoor visibility is a genuine strength, not a marketing claim. The AMOLED panel delivers deep blacks and saturated color, with Samsung's display calibration offering Natural and Vivid modes. The flat display avoids the edge-distortion issues on earlier curved Galaxy phones. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 provides scratch resistance. This is a flagship-quality display in every measurable respect.
What kind of camera does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have?
The headline spec is a 200 MP f/1.7 main sensor - the same primary camera Samsung uses in the S25 Ultra. That resolution enables significant crop flexibility and produces excellent detail in good light. The 12 MP ultrawide handles environmental shots and video. Where the Edge diverges from the Ultra is the absence of a periscope telephoto; digital zoom degrades past 3x. Front camera is a 12 MP shooter adequate for video calls and selfies. Samsung's image processing applies multi-frame noise reduction and HDR across all lenses. Galaxy AI's generative editing tools (object removal, Sketch to Image, Remaster) are available in the gallery. Night mode performance is strong on the main sensor, more limited on the ultrawide.
What is the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The S25 Edge carries a 3900 mAh battery - the smallest in the S25 lineup and notably compact for a 6.7-inch flagship. Real-world screen-on time will likely land in the 5-7 hour range depending on brightness and connectivity. The 25W wired charging ceiling means a full charge takes over an hour. Wireless charging tops at 15W. There is no reverse wireless charging, so it cannot top up earbuds or a watch. On a lighter usage day this is survivable; for anyone who rarely sees a charger before dinner, the Edge's battery profile is the single biggest reason to consider the standard S25 instead.
What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge use?
The Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) is the same silicon that powers the S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra. It is among the fastest mobile processors available as of mid-2026, with strong single-core and multi-core scores and an Adreno GPU capable of handling any current game title at maximum settings. The 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM means task-switching and Galaxy AI inference stay responsive. Thermal throttling can occur in sustained gaming given the thin chassis, but everyday performance - apps, camera processing, browsing - will not surface that ceiling.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have?
256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage is the single configuration available. There is no microSD slot, which is consistent with Samsung's flagship line. For most users 256 GB is sufficient, but anyone managing large video libraries or extensive offline media should account for that ceiling before purchasing.
What kind of speakers does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have?
The S25 Edge ships with a stereo speaker arrangement - an earpiece tweeter plus a bottom-firing woofer, tuned with Dolby Atmos. The thin chassis imposes some volume limits compared to a thicker device, but clarity and stereo separation are above average for the class. Streaming music, video calls, and YouTube playback are all comfortable at moderate volumes.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge support fingerprint or face unlock?
An ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor handles primary biometric authentication - the same Qualcomm sensor Samsung uses across the S25 family. It is accurate and works with wet or slightly dirty fingers better than optical sensors do. Face unlock using the front camera is also available and is fast in good light, though it is not the more secure 3D face authentication used by some other platforms.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge water-resistant?
IP68 means the S25 Edge is rated for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes. That covers rain, splashes, short pool encounters, and accidental drops in water. IP68 does not cover seawater, pool chemicals, or high-pressure jets, and the rating is not a permanent guarantee as seals degrade over time. The rating is the same as every other member of the S25 family.
