Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge first impression: 6 key things to know about company’s slimmest phone
Samsung has launched its lightest and thinnest smartphone, S25 Edge, in India. The handset is 5.8mm thick, which is the lowest one can find in any smartphone. Not only that, the handset also packs serious power – the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. Having used the phone for a while, here are some initial impressions:
It's super slim, but comfortable The first thing you notice is the thickness of the phone – or rather, the lack of it. It is 5.8mm and it is slim. Now, the slim design is not only paper; it feels that way, too. The way Samsung has designed the phone is a long, thin slab with a dual rear camera setup slapped at the top left corner.
2/7
Using the phone is an experience, design-wise I have never been a big fan of slim phones, and that’s because they are uncomfortable to hold – remember the iPhone 6 days. But Samsung has made certain design choices to make it comfortable to hold, too. For instance, the side rails are flat, which adds more holding and gripping room for users. Not only that, the phone’s weight is well-balanced, so it does not feel slippery while using the phone. Not only that, the design looks beautiful and appealing too. It is an experience after all, because there’s nothing that sleek and slim after all in the market and the phone feels surreal and unique.
3/7
Solid camera, no telephoto sensor though Samsung hasn’t compromised much when it comes to offering camera capabilities to the Galaxy S25 Edge. It comes with the improved 200MP sensor that has been specially designed to fit into the thin chassis of the Galaxy S25 Edge. And, then, there’s a 12MP ultra-wide sensor as well. The only issue here is that there’s no telephoto sensor, unlike the Galaxy S25+ or the Ultra. Considering the phone is just 5.8mm thick, you can’t have too many complaints. And, having a 200MP primary sensor is surprising in itself.
4/7
The performance aspect is as good as Ultra Not only the camera, Samsung has also not cut corners when it comes to the performance. The S25 Edge is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy that powers the rest of the lineup – Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra. Samsung has mentioned that they have made architectural changes to the internal design and chips, and thermal system to fit the chip, that powerful, in a slim form factor. Whatever Samsung has done here, the S25 Edge, on paper, appears to be as powerful as other devices in the lineup.
Battery is small, and can be a concern Samsung has packed the phone with a 3900mAh battery, and it seems a little small for a phone of this size. Now, Galaxy S25 also comes with a similar-sized battery and I did not face any issue with that phone when it comes to battery life. The phone easily managed to deliver more than a day of battery life. Considering the Galaxy S25 Edge comes with a bigger display, there can be a little less battery life here, but a full day of battery life shouldn't be an issue. We will test it out in our full review, though.
6/7
Supports Galaxy AI features too On-device AI processing can become a resource-hungry thing for smartphones. Samsung has included the full suite of AI features – Galaxy AI – into the phone. Features like Circle to Search, Live Transcribe, Call Assist, etc, are available on the phone.
7/7
Initial impressions Galaxy S25 Edge is a phone that’s aimed at people who want a slimmer phone without compromising on functionality. The phone is no doubt slim, in fact, the slimmest, and this form factor does call for some compromises. From what we have here, it feels like Samsung has tried to pack as much as they can in this thickness, whether in terms of performance, camera or features. Sure, there are certain compromises in place, but the phone, on paper, feels functional and practical, as much as any other flagship phone out there.
