The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has formally joined the S25 family following months of rumors and leaks. This is a daring reimagining of Samsung’s design direction, not just another variation. The S25 Edge is obviously meant to draw attention with its titanium body, pill-shaped camera module, and the thinnest profile in the history of the Galaxy S series.
It offers a new form factor without significantly sacrificing power or performance, and it falls between the S25 and the S25+ in terms of cost and feature set. Can it, however, hold its own in a household that already has two exceptional siblings?
Design
The Galaxy S25 Edge is all about edges and style, as the name implies. It is a feat of engineering, weighing only 163 grams and just 5.8 mm thick. Thanks to its titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the back, it feels incredibly light, thin, and sturdy in the hand. In addition to being durable, the glass has a high-end feel and preserves a smooth, streamlined appearance.
The camera module’s design is where the Edge really stands out from the S25 family tree. The Edge houses the rear camera sensors in a pill-shaped elevated frame rather than the separate floating lenses found on other S25 versions. It has a unique identity thanks to a small yet important design change. Meanwhile, the phone feels even more contemporary and immersive thanks to its curved edges and thin bezels.
The power button and volume rockers are positioned on the right side, while the speaker grille, SIM tray, and USB Type-C port are on the bottom. The button and port positions are clear and recognizable. The phone is as sturdy as it is stylish because of its IP68 certification, which provides protection against water and dust. The Edge is sleek, futuristic, and surprisingly thin, making it maybe Samsung’s best-looking phone of the year
Display
The 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display on the Galaxy S25 Edge is identical in size and resolution to that of the S25+. One of the most aesthetically beautiful displays on a smartphone nowadays, it offers an adaptable color tone, Vision Booster, and a 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. Because of its peak brightness of 2,600 nits, it is perfectly safe to use outdoors, even in direct sunshine.
Samsung’s mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) and ProScaler technology, which improve low-resolution video clarity and maximize battery efficiency, are what’s new here. The display is engaging, smooth, and sharp whether you’re viewing films, playing games, or simply browsing through apps
AI & OS
Android 15 with One UI 7, the same streamlined and useful software experience found throughout the S25 family, powers the Galaxy S25 Edge. This year, Samsung has fully committed to Galaxy AI, and the Edge receives the whole suite. The Edge offers a clever, user-friendly experience with features like Circle, Search, and Cross-App Actions.
What stands out is the deep Google Gemini integration, now enhanced with Gemini Live—a feature that allows you to see what’s on your screen or use your camera to interact in real time with the AI assistant. Samsung has also introduced Now Brief and Now Bar, which sync with third-party apps to give users helpful nudges throughout the day. These features are more than gimmicks—they’re context-aware, genuinely useful, and tightly woven into daily use.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the same specially tuned 3nm processor that powers the S25 and S25+, powers the S25 Edge. It can easily handle anything you throw at it, from multitasking to intense gaming, thanks to its 12 GB RAM and 256 GB UFS 4.0 storage. Apps launch instantly, transitions between tasks are straightforward, and animations are silky smooth.
Benchmark results back this up: the Edge scores 2757 (single-core) and 9824 (multi-core) on Geekbench, with a GPU score of 18,420 and a whopping AnTuTu score of 2,123,100. It’s clearly built for performance, but it’s not without trade-offs.
The Edge’s gaming graphics are breathtaking. Games like Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile, and Call of Duty Mobile run at top settings without stuttering or latency. Ray tracing and Vulkan optimization offer a console-level experience. However, because of its smaller vapour chamber and thinner body, it heats up more quickly than the other S25 members, especially in warmer regions like Delhi or during extended sessions.
Camera
Samsung has demonstrated its dedication to mobile photography with the Galaxy S25 Edge, which features a 12 MP front camera, a 200 MP wide-angle sensor (f/1.7), and a 12 MP ultra-wide lens (f/2.2). The ProVisual Engine and AI improvements are what make the experience better, even if the hardware is still the same as the S25+.
Images captured in daylight are incredibly sharp, detailed, and color-accurate. You may crop and zoom in on images without sacrificing quality thanks to the large 200 MP sensor. With the AI Zoom solution, you may achieve respectable clarity at up to 10x digital and 2x optical quality.
You excel at portraiture. The Edge excels at depth mapping, edge recognition, and skin tones. There is hardly any noise or haloing surrounding the subject, and the background blur appears natural.
Samsung’s processor is at its best at night. Compared to last year’s models, photos taken in low light still have an excellent dynamic range and brightness. Details are maintained and noise is controlled because of the greater pixel size and more intelligent processing.
Impressive selfies are also taken with the 12 MP front camera. HDR performance is dependable, skin tones are faithfully captured, and even selfies taken in low light or indoors look great. This front camera is excellent for quick pictures or making video calls
Battery
The 3,900 mAh battery of the Galaxy S25 Edge is significantly less than that of other phones in the Galaxy S25 series. There is a price for that slender frame. Power users may want a top-up by evening, even though the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s efficiency allows it to last through the day with moderate usage.
In addition to Fast Wireless Charging and Wireless PowerShare support, 25 W wired charging handles charging, reaching roughly 55% in 30 minutes. Though not industry-leading, it is convenient. Samsung’s charging speed seems to be lagging behind in a world where 65 W and 100 W charging are commonplace.
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a strikingly stylish smartphone that introduces a bold new look to the Galaxy lineup. With a design that is sleeker, thinner, and more refined than its predecessors, the S25 Edge stands out from previous Galaxy S phones. However, this compact form factor comes with certain trade-offs, especially in the areas of thermal management and battery capacity. Despite these limitations, the S25 Edge delivers outstanding performance, impressive camera quality, and cutting-edge AI technology, all packed into a truly unique physical design.
Positioned between the Galaxy S25+ and the standard Galaxy S25, the Galaxy S25 Edge serves as the perfect middle ground for users seeking a balance between size and innovation. If you’re looking for something fresh and futuristic that still retains the signature Galaxy experience, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might just be the ideal flagship phone for you
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge starts at ₹1,09,999.
