Samsung is about to launch its most ambitious smartphone in years later this week, one that brings back the fondly remembered “Edge” moniker. The Korean electronics giant’s next offering is the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-slim phone that was first showcased earlier this year and will finally get the full launch treatment on May 13.
The online event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. (PT) and 8:00 p.m. (ET), instead of multiple on-ground events across different regions. The launch shenanigans will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official YouTube channel and the company’s Newsroom webpage will host a concurrent stream, as well.
The biggest draw of the Galaxy S25 Edge is going to be its svelte build. It will reportedly be only 5.8mm thin, making it the thinnest commercially available smartphone in the world. The engineering is also quite premium, if official teasers and leaks are anything to go by.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will rely on a new glass shield called Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which offers enhanced drop and scratch protection to the display. The rest of the kit includes strengthened glass on the rear shell and a metallic frame.
“The latest addition to the Galaxy S series is both a powerful AI companion and an engineering marvel, merging flagship-level performance with superior portability,” says the company. Being a Galaxy S series phone, the camera hardware will be a highlight element on this one.
Samsung recently confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will offer a 200-megapixel main camera, matching the imaging beast that is the Galaxy S25 Ultra. On the front sits a 12-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling duties.
As per leaks, it will draw power from Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, ticking alongside 12GB of RAM. The phone will reportedly be offered in 256GB and 512GB storage variants. A rather small 3,900 mAh battery is said to keep the lights on.
The overall build could be IP68-certified for dust and water resistance, while color options on the table are silver and black. Over at the front is a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh, while One UI 7, based on Android 15, runs the show on the software side.
As per a WinFuture leak, the phone will start at EUR 1,249, which translates to an asking price of around a thousand dollars after regional and historical price adjustments. Interestingly, some rumors claim that the phone will only be launched in a select few markets.
Its been a busy year for Samsung so far having launched the Galaxy S25 series at the beginning of the year, followed by new AI-focused digital appliances and vacuum cleaners a couple of months later. But if you thought that was it from Samsung this year, think again.
The company is just weeks away from an official launch of the Galaxy S25 Edge, rumored to be fully revealed on 13 May after being teased during the Galaxy S25 event, and its folding devices are also expected before the end of the summer.
Good news, Samsung fans: it seems likely the Galaxy S25 FE will release before the end of the year. Samsung has released an FE (Fan Edition) of its main flagship every year since the Galaxy S20, with the exception of 2021. The news that the Galaxy S25 FE is on the way isnt really news — its been leaked several times before — but SamMobile has now discovered the firmware for the US variant of the phone, assuaging worries that Samsung might skip this generation. Some fans feared that, due to the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge, there might not be a Fan Edition in 2025.
According to SamMobile, the US version for the Galaxy S25 FE uses model number SM-S731U and firmware version S731USQU0AYDH. This doesnt mean much on its own, but its a distinct identifier confirming a US model is on the way. If Samsung sticks to timing from years past, the Galaxy S25 FE is likely to drop sometime around September or October.
As I prepared for a long weekend break, I wanted to take a capable Android phone with a good camera with me, ready to capture my adventures. I put my SIM card into a fresh Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and set the phone up purely for entertainment, as I wanted to ignore work emails and messages as much as possible. I spent four days with the phone, and here’s what I discovered revisiting the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The shape is still a problem