Samsung S25 Edge Review: Slimmest Smartphone Goes Viral
The tech giant has launched its thinnest phone yet. We test it out to see if it’s more than just a novelty buy.
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Samsung’s new addition to the S series line-up has been given a tummy tuck, with the Galaxy S25 Edge finally making its debut after the tech giant dropped a bombshell teaser at Samsung Unpacked earlier this year.
RELATED: Is Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra worth buying?
Measuring just 5.8mm thick, the device came out slimmer than a few items in our handbags and desks – including lipsticks, pens and even a drip coffee packet.
And when it comes to performance, the Galaxy S25 Edge still packs many of the same features in the latest flagship range.
But was it worth the wait? Check out our hands-on review below.
QUICK LINKS
- Design
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Galaxy AI and software
- How much does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge cost in Australia?
- Is the Samsung S25 Edge worth buying?
- Current Samsung deals on offer
IS THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 EDGE WORTH BUYING?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge*, from $1849 at Samsung
Tried and Tested by Tahnee-Jae Lopez-Vito, Senior Shopping Writer Tech, Homes & Appliances
If you’re clutching onto an old phone and in need of a serious upgrade, the Galaxy S25 Edge offers a nice mix of beauty and brawn. It’s slim and compact design offers more than a bit of novelty, with the device loaded with the same chipset and Galaxy AI features as its S25 siblings. And despite forgoing a telephoto camera, you can still get great photos and video with 12MP selfie and ultra wide cameras inherited from the S25 and 25+, and the 200MP lens also included in the S25 Ultra.
Given its size, the battery is much smaller so you won’t get as much juice compared to the other models in the range. So, keep a mini portable charger if you love hours of intense mobile gaming, live streaming, hotspotting and any other heavy tasks.
Overall, it’s a nice smartphone and worth keeping an eye out for in the upcoming EOFY sales.
HOW WE TESTED THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 EDGE
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DESIGN
This is one smartphone I would get a wristlet or necklace strap for because it’s probably going to take some time for you to adjust to the new lean body. Size wise, it’s not far off from the S25 Ultra but just a little shorter and a lot more taut.
After seeing me take a few snaps with the device in the office, there’s one question that keeps coming up among my co-workers: Does it feel like it’s going to snap? After all, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the thinnest smartphone in the entire S series, and certainly one of the leanest on the markets at 5.8mm thick and weighing only 163g.
The answer is no, the Galaxy S25 Edge actually feels really sturdy, balanced, lightweight and pretty comfortable overall. There’s none of that bendy nonsense. This is partly thanks to the titanium frame and Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 on the front 6.7-inch display, adding a bit of durability.
It’s also slightly easier to wrap my hand around compared to the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is great if you’re like me and prefer larger smartphones but usually need both hands to text (or just want maximum display without the heaviness).
For the bold and brave users who prefer to use their device sans phone case, it’s worth noting I found this model quite prone to fingerprints and smudges (both front and back).
CAMERA
You won’t get a telephoto camera and will need to settle for the same 12MP camera as the S25+ and S25 – as opposed to the 50MP in the S25 Ultra – but it can still take great pictures and videos. The results weren’t too different from the top-tier model, except when it came to zooming into far away subjects. The S25 Ultra captures the finer details a lot better, while the S25 Edge can leave images a bit pixelated.
On the upside, you’ll get the usual 200MP wide lens along with a bunch of manual controls as well as fun AI-powered functions like Nightography, ProVisual Engine, Audio Eraser and Drawing Assist.
BATTERY LIFE
Since the device is so slim, there has to be some compromises and the battery is another place where Samsung has trimmed the fat. The Galaxy S25 Edge contains a 3900 mAh capacity, which is a decent drop from all the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 models (including the brand’s budget Galaxy S24 FE, which packs 4700 mAh). It’s actually the same size as the now hard-to-find Galaxy S23, or a hair smaller than the base (aka the S25 and S24), both of which are cheaper than the new release.
In saying that, I still found the Galaxy S25 Edge offered decent battery life. It was definitely enough to get me through the day, even after having the brightness turned up to the max, playing YouTube Music in the background while I worked, dabbling in a few light games, and taking a few photos and videos to spam my friends and family on social media. Although if you’re a heavy gamer, or someone who tends to use hotspot regularly or take videos for long periods, you should have a power bank as back up.
GALAXY AI AND OTHER FEATURES
Despite arriving in a much more slender profile and launching a few months later than the rest of the series, you can expect many of the same software features found in the S25 range. This includes a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB of RAM, IP68 rating and a couple of storage options (256GB and 512GB). You will also get a nice seven years worth of software and security updates (from when the device is released, to when you’ve purchased it).
For the fun stuff, the S25 Edge packs the same Galaxy AI features as the S25 Ultra.
While I don’t have a super exciting schedule to warrant me using Now Bar, I love checking out Generative Edit and Gemini.
Generative Edit was great at recognising what my scrappy outline wanted to highlight and remove or move, and the results typically come out clean.
When it comes to AI assistants, I’m honestly not the biggest user since I prefer to do my own research. But I definitely had a lot more fun testing it out on this device compared to when the S25 Ultra first came out. The suggestions sound more ‘natural’, accurate and a little better tailored than before. It’s still not perfect, but does a fantastic job at getting the context.
HOW MUCH DOES THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S25 EDGE COST IN AUSTRALIA?
Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge is now available from Samsung’s website as well as your usual retailers and carriers including The Good Guys, Vodafone and Amazon Australia.
There are two storage options available, 256GB ($1849) and 512GB ($2049). Colours include Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue or Titanium Jetblack.
CURRENT SAMSUNG DEALS
- $250.20 off Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge when you connect to an eligible Vodafone plan over 24 or 36 months
- $390 off Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra LTE 47mm in Titanium Grey, $907 (down from $1297)
- $598 off Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (256GB), Samsung Galaxy Watch7 and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro bundle, $2199 (down from $2797) at Amazon Australia
- $109 off Samsung Galaxy A56 5G in Awesome Graphite (128GB), $588 (down from $697) at The Good Guys
- $38 off Samsung 50W Duo Power Adapter and USB-C to USB-C Cable, $61 (down from $99) at The Good Guys
- $32 off Samsung 45W Power Adaptor and USB-C TO USB-C Cable, $52 (down from $84) at The Good Guys
- $50 off Samsung Galaxy Fit3 Watch in Pink Gold (Bluetooth), $99 (down from $149) at The Good Guys
*Product has been loaned by Samsung for a 100 per cent independent, honest review.
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