Samsung Electronics has unveiled a striking new addition to its flagship lineup: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Revealed globally on May 13, 2025, this device is positioned as a “category-defining slim smartphone,” bringing the familiar ‘Edge’ moniker back, but with a fresh focus on design and an exceptionally thin profile.
Breaking cover after teasers surfaced in January 2025, the Galaxy S25 Edge blends premium performance with a remarkably thin and durable titanium body.
‘Edge’ Reimagined: Slimness Takes Center Stage
Historically, the “Edge” branding was synonymous with Samsung’s pioneering curved displays. However, with the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung is leveraging this recognized name to highlight its groundbreaking slimness. Measuring just 5.8mm thin and weighing a mere 163 grams (with full dimensions of 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8 mm), it’s an engineering marvel designed for ultimate portability and comfort.
The device boasts a robust titanium frame with optimally curved edges for enhanced grip and durability. It also carries an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Premium Design Meets Vibrant Display
Protected by the latest Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2 on the front (and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the rear), the Galaxy S25 Edge features a stunning 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. This panel offers a super smooth 1-120Hz variable refresh rate, Vision Booster, and Adaptive Color Tone for an immersive viewing experience with minimal bezels.
Available in sophisticated Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Icyblue colors, the consistent use of “Titanium” reinforces its premium construction.
Flagship Power Within a Svelte Body
Despite its slimness, the S25 Edge packs a punch. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8® Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the same flagship processor found across the global S25 series, ensuring smooth performance and robust on-device AI processing. It comes with 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB or 512GB (reportedly using UFS 4.0).
Running on Android 15 with One UI 7, the device supports the latest connectivity standards, including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4. Managing heat in such a thin device is critical, and Samsung addresses this with a reconfigured, thinner yet broader vapor chamber for efficient cooling.
Capturing Brilliance: A Pro-Grade Camera
The S25 Edge inherits a strong camera lineage. It features a 200MP wide main camera with OIS and an F1.7 aperture, offering “2x optical quality zoom” via intelligent sensor cropping – a clever way to get closer without a bulky telephoto lens. Enhanced Nightography promises over 40% improved brightness in low light.
Complementing this is a 12MP ultra-wide camera with autofocus, enabling detailed macro shots. A 12MP front camera handles selfies. The camera system benefits from Samsung’s ProVisual Engine and AI enhancements like ProScaler for impressive image processing and supports 8K video recording.
Galaxy AI: An Intelligent Companion
Deeply integrated Galaxy AI features enhance the user experience with on-device processing for better privacy. Features include Audio Eraser, Drawing Assist, the popular Circle to Search, Now Brief, Now Bar, and Gemini Live, alongside other AI functionalities from the S25 series like Live Translation.
Battery and Charging: The Trade-off for Thinness
The key engineering challenge is the battery. The S25 Edge houses a 3,900 mAh battery. While modest for its specs, its real-world performance will rely heavily on the efficiency of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip and software optimizations (“all-day battery fit for slim”).
It supports up to 25W wired charging (55% in ~30 mins with a compatible adapter) and Fast Wireless Charging (rumored 15W), plus Wireless PowerShare.
Global Launch and Philippine Status
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge was globally unveiled on May 12th or 13th, 2025. Pre-orders started around May 13 globally, with attractive incentives like a free double storage upgrade. Official shipping begins May 30, 2025.
Global pricing starts at $1,099 USD (approx. ₱64,000+ PHP, depending on exchange rates) for the 256GB model.
For consumers in the Philippines, while Samsung Philippines Newsroom teased the global event, specific local launch details – including official Philippine release date, pricing in Pesos, and pre-order mechanics – had not been explicitly announced or prominently featured on Samsung Philippines’ official channels as of mid-May 2025. This indicates a phased rollout strategy for the S25 Edge in the local market, separate from the earlier January/February launch of the main S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra models.
Filipino enthusiasts interested in the S25 Edge should continue to monitor Samsung Philippines’ official website and social media for upcoming announcements.
Initial Verdict: The Galaxy S25 Edge is a bold design statement, pushing the boundaries of thinness in a flagship. Its success will likely depend on how its battery performs and whether consumers prioritize its ultra-slim, premium design over maximum battery capacity. It stands as a distinct, stylish option within the diverse S25 series.
