Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Review: A Slim Flagship with Big Ambitions

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S25 Edge in India, priced at ₹1,09,999. With this new model, Samsung is trying something different—rethinking design while keeping performance at flagship level. It joins the Galaxy S25 and S25+ but takes a sleeker, more design-forward route.

But is the slimmer look just skin-deep? Let’s break it down.

A Design That Turns Heads

The Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s slimmest Galaxy S phone ever—just 5.8mm thick and weighing only 163 grams. You can feel the difference the moment you hold it. The titanium frame offers sturdiness without adding bulk. Both front and back are protected by Gorilla Glass (Ceramic 2 in the front and Victus 2 in the back), making it as durable as it is premium.

A major design shift is in the camera layout. Instead of separate lenses, Samsung uses a pill-shaped module to house all rear sensors. This gives the phone a distinct new identity. The curved edges and nearly bezel-less screen round off the futuristic look.

IP68 certification ensures the phone can handle splashes and dust. Button and port placements remain standard, with power and volume on the right and USB-C, SIM tray, and speakers on the bottom.

A Stunning Display, as Expected

The Edge features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen, just like the S25+. With 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Vision Booster, and up to 2600 nits of brightness, this display is stunning under any condition—even bright sunlight.

Samsung adds new tech like ProScaler and mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe), which sharpen low-res content and save battery. Whether you’re watching HDR content or just scrolling, the screen feels fluid and rich.

Smarter Software and Galaxy AI Features

Running Android 15 with One UI 7, the Galaxy S25 Edge comes packed with Galaxy AI features. These aren’t just flashy labels—they actually improve your experience.

Features like Circle to Search, Cross-App Actions, and Google Gemini Live offer meaningful assistance. You can show your screen to the AI for real-time help, or use your camera for live interactions. Samsung’s new Now Bar and Now Brief deliver helpful updates based on your habits.

It feels smart, but never intrusive. The integration is clean, smooth, and makes everyday tasks quicker.

Flagship Power, but With Heat

The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the same chip used in other S25 phones. Paired with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, the S25 Edge delivers high-end performance.

In daily use, apps load fast and multitasking is effortless. Benchmark scores are strong, matching other flagship phones.

Gaming is smooth, even with titles like Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile. Thanks to ray tracing and Vulkan support, it offers console-like graphics.

However, there’s one issue—the phone heats up during long sessions. The slim body leaves little room for thermal cooling, and in warmer regions, this could be a noticeable downside.

Excellent Camera, Familiar Hardware

Samsung sticks to its trusted 200MP main sensor, paired with a 12MP ultra-wide and a 12MP selfie shooter. Hardware is mostly the same as the S25+, but AI-powered ProVisual Engine boosts performance.

Photos taken during the day are sharp and full of detail. Zooming in doesn’t cause much quality drop, and AI zoom lets you push up to 10x with decent results.

Portraits are natural-looking with solid background blur and accurate skin tones. The edge detection is sharp and smart.

In low light, Night Mode impresses. Images retain brightness and clarity, even in dim settings. Selfies, too, look great across different lighting, helped by reliable HDR processing.

The camera doesn’t reinvent the wheel—but it polishes what’s already great.

Battery Life: A Compromise for Slimness

The Galaxy S25 Edge has a 3900mAh battery, which is on the smaller side for a flagship. With moderate use, it lasts a full workday. But if you’re a heavy user or gamer, you’ll likely need a mid-day top-up.

Charging speeds also lag behind rivals. The 25W wired charging feels dated in a market full of 65W or even 100W options. Wireless charging and reverse charging are available, but again—not blazing fast.

For a phone this premium, battery life could have been better. The slim design looks great but takes a toll here.

Verdict: Is the Galaxy S25 Edge Worth Buying?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge offers something fresh in a very familiar Galaxy line-up. It’s slim, stylish, and packed with smart features. The performance is top-tier, and the display is nothing short of beautiful.

However, it’s not perfect. The smaller battery and thermal issues could be dealbreakers for some. And while the phone feels premium, it’s also pricey at ₹1,09,999.

Still, if you want a flagship phone that stands out from the crowd—without losing the Samsung DNA—the S25 Edge might be just right. It sits comfortably between the compact Galaxy S25 and the bigger S25+, offering a middle ground for users who want both style and performance.