Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: A Gorgeous Gamble

Samsung has always flirted with extremes, and with the Galaxy S25 Edge, it’s gone all in on thin. At just 5.8mm thick, this is the slimmest flagship Samsung has ever made — thinner than a pencil, lighter than most wallets, and a statement piece in a world where big often means better.

But thinness isn’t just a flex. It’s a compromise. And the S25 Edge walks that fine line — with style, speed, and just a few stumbles.

A Marvel of Design

Clearly, this phone looks incredible.

Wrapped in a titanium frame and polished Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the S25 Edge feels like it belongs in a sci-fi film — ultra-modern, beautifully minimal, and somehow futuristic and familiar at once. It’s Samsung at its industrial-design best.

But beauty comes with baggage. The back is a fingerprint magnet of the highest order. If you’re someone who doesn’t like smudges, prepare to wipe it down every few hours or slap on a case that ruins the sleekness. Also, that slippery glass back means you’ll want to keep it far away from your lap or any slightly slanted surface — unless you enjoy the adrenaline rush of catching falling glass.

The dual-camera module sits flush into the chassis, and the flat screen is framed by micro bezels that nearly disappear into the edge. It’s IP68 rated, which means it’ll survive an accidental drop in water — but don’t expect to be diving into the pool with it.

Display: Peak Samsung

The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel is what you’d expect from Samsung — vibrant, hyper-realistic, and blisteringly bright. The 120Hz refresh rate feels snappy, animations glide, and colors pop without oversaturation. With a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, the screen holds its own even under harsh sunlight.

One miss, though: it lacks the Ultra model’s Gorilla Armor glass with anti-reflective coating. Reflections are noticeable in direct sunlight or under studio lights — not a deal-breaker, but for a phone this expensive, it’s a strange omission.

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Performance: Snappy and Ready for the Long Haul

Powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 1 chip and 12GB RAM, the S25 Edge handles everything you throw at it. From launching games like COD Mobile and BGMI to jumping between 20 Chrome tabs while running Samsung DeX — the performance never hiccups. Benchmark scores are up there with the Ultra and Plus variants.

And while it gets slightly warm during extended gaming sessions or 4K video recording, the internal thermal management keeps it under control — no throttling, no lag.

Cameras: Sharp, but Not Versatile

The S25 Edge features a 200MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide. The results? Sharp, contrast-rich shots in daylight, with Samsung’s trademark color science giving your photos a cinematic tone. Night photography has improved with better noise handling and faster shutter response.

The ultrawide includes autofocus for decent macro shots, and the 12MP front camera holds its own for clean, natural selfies. It’s not the most versatile setup, but for a phone this slim, it performs impressively.

But — and it’s a big one — there’s no telephoto lens.

That omission hurts. In 2025, when most flagships are flexing 5x or 10x optical zooms, Samsung’s decision to skip a telephoto sensor on a premium device feels like a misstep. You get up to 10x digital zoom, but quality drops off fast beyond 5x. If zoom photography matters to you, you’ll want to look at the Ultra instead.

Battery Life: It’s Complicated

At just 5.8mm thick, the Galaxy S25 Edge was bound to make compromises — and battery life is one of them. With a modest 3,900mAh cell, it lags behind its S25 siblings on paper. But this isn’t a complete loss. Smart software optimization, adaptive refresh rates, and the efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip help the phone deliver a full day’s use for moderate users, though power users may be hunting for a charger by evening.

Samsung’s design philosophy with the Edge is about balance, not brute force. Today’s hardware and software are so finely tuned that raw specs no longer paint the whole picture. The Galaxy S25 Edge may not deliver jaw-dropping battery life, but it holds its own — not extraordinary, not disappointing, just comfortably in the middle.

Charging, however, is another story — capped at 25W wired and modest wireless speeds, it’s clearly a step behind rivals pushing faster solutions. In the end, it’s a classic Samsung trade-off: style and portability take precedence over raw endurance.

Software

The S25 Edge runs on One UI 7, based on Android 15, and it’s the smartest Galaxy yet. AI is deeply woven into the experience — from summarizing meetings to real-time voice translation, context-aware productivity tools, and smarter photo suggestions.

The new “Now Brief” feature automatically pulls relevant to-dos, commute alerts, and calendar changes into one contextual feed, almost like Google Now — if it had survived and grown up.

Also reassuring: Samsung promises seven years of Android updates and security patches, putting it on par with Google’s Pixel lineup in terms of longevity.

The Verdict

The Galaxy S25 Edge is many things: beautiful, bold, blisteringly fast. It’s also slightly impractical.

This is a phone designed for people who want their tech to feel like jewellery — thin, light, luxurious. It does nearly everything well: the screen is fantastic, the performance is flagship-grade, and the camera (while lacking zoom) delivers great results. But there are compromises: battery life is average, zoom is a no-show, and it’s slippery enough to make your palms sweat.

And let’s talk price: at ₹1,09,999, it’s more expensive than the S25 Plus, which offers a better battery, larger size, and a more complete camera array. You’re paying for the form factor, not the function.

If you want the most capable Samsung phone, get the S25 Ultra. If you want balance, go for the S25 Plus. But if you want a head-turning, impossibly slim device that’s still a joy to use — and you’re willing to live with its quirks — the Galaxy S25 Edge might just be your perfect match.

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