29 Sept 2025
The Samsung S25 Edge, recognized as the brand's thinnest flagship, has arrived in Iran, sparking an immediate deep dive into its unique design and specifications. This initial review highlights its ultra-thin titanium body, advanced camera setup, and potential battery challenges, while also comparing its market position to other S25 models.
The Samsung S25 Edge, recognized as the brand's thinnest flagship smartphone, has been launched in Iran, prompting an in-depth examination of its features.
The S25 Edge boasts an extremely thin profile of only 5.8 millimeters and a lightweight titanium body weighing less than 163 grams, making it comparable in thickness to three UAE dirhams or five credit cards.
Its exceptionally light and thin construction ensures the phone is barely noticeable in hand, making it comfortable for extended use in gaming, calls, and chats; it is so thin it can be easily forgotten in a pocket.
A notable design imperfection exists where the phone's curvature does not align with that of the camera module, creating an uneven 'bump' when the device is laid flat, which detracts from an otherwise potentially perfect design.
It is advised against using a phone case with the S25 Edge because covering its 5.8mm thickness with a frame undermines Samsung's engineering efforts focused on its slim profile.
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor and features a 200-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera, but it lacks a telephoto lens due to its constrained thinness.
Equipped with a 3900 mAh battery, the S25 Edge's real-world performance is yet to be determined, with concerns raised about its capacity and cooling efficiency, especially considering the powerful components and 7-inch, 120Hz display without silicon-carbon technology. Samsung claims a full day of use.
Samsung has integrated one of its most advanced vapor chambers to manage heat dissipation effectively, especially for the slightly higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.
The S25 Edge is available in three color variants: Jet Black (appearing more like standard Black), Titanium Ice Blue (a silver blue hue), and White.
Positioned between the S25 Plus and S25 Ultra in price, the S25 Edge is expected to replace the S25 Plus series in the market, as its price proximity renders the Plus model less appealing.
This is probably the only phone whose frame is thicker than itself, and it's the only phone that I recommend not putting in a frame because all the engineering Samsung has put into this 58 mm is really a waste.
| Feature | Description | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Only 5.8 millimeters | Samsung's thinnest flagship; a primary engineering focus enabling extreme portability. |
| Weight | Not more than 163 grams | Achieved with a full titanium body, resulting in exceptional lightness for extended use. |
| Camera Module Curvature | Does not match phone body curvature | Considered a design flaw, creating an uneven surface and detracting from aesthetic harmony. |
| Telephoto Camera | Absent | Omitted due to the phone's extreme thinness, a necessary compromise for its slim profile. |
| Battery Capacity | 3900 mAh | Performance is a significant unknown, posing a potential risk given powerful hardware without advanced silicon-carbon technology. |
| Market Positioning | Priced between S25 Plus and S25 Ultra | Anticipated to replace the S25 Plus series due to its competitive pricing and distinct advantages. |
| Case Usage | Not recommended | Using a protective case negates the engineering marvel of its 5.8mm thickness, making it a 'waste'. |
| Cooling System | Advanced vapor chamber | Implemented to efficiently manage heat from the powerful, slightly higher-clocked Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor. |
