Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge at its May Unpacked event, introducing a new flagship smartphone that closely resembles the earlier-released Galaxy S25. The standout feature of the Galaxy S25 Edge is its sleek, thinner design, aptly named to give it an edge over its predecessors.

In terms of specifications, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge closely mirrors the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, boasting the same powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a high-resolution 200MP camera. The key difference lies in its chassis, which has been impressively slimmed down to just 5.8mm in thickness, compared to the 8.2mm of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This slimmer profile also results in a lighter weight of just 163g, enhancing its portability.

The Galaxy S25 Edge retains the same 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display found in the standard Galaxy S25, despite sharing nearly identical specs with the slightly larger 6.9-inch Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Given its thin and large form factor, durability is a primary concern. Samsung addresses this by upgrading to Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which is touted to be more durable than the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 used in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. While this should help with drop resistance, the real test will be how it withstands everyday pressures, such as sitting on it in a pocket. Will it avoid the pitfalls of a potential "bendgate"?

The Galaxy S25 Edge also includes the suite of "Mobile AI" tools that were introduced with the Samsung Galaxy S24 and refined throughout 2025. The Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset enables significant AI processing to be done locally on the device, enhancing privacy. However, many AI applications still depend on cloud services. Samsung offers unique features like summarizing notifications and news articles at a glance, adding convenience for users.

Preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge are now open, with prices starting at $1,099 for the 256GB model and $1,219 for the 512GB version. The phone is available in three elegant color options: Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black, and Titanium Icyblue.

Samsung emphasizes the durability of this slim design, and we can only hope it lives up to those claims.