Special features of Samsung's thinnest phone, the Galaxy S25

 

Special features of Samsung's thinnest phone, the Galaxy S25

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics on Tuesday unveiled its thinnest flagship model yet, the S25 Edge.

According to the British news agency, the S25 Edge has been equipped with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features. The new phone is part of an effort to overtake rival Apple in the premium market.

The launch of the S25 Edge has been made keeping in mind the growing demand from young consumers, especially those in their 20s and 30s, who mostly want smartphones that are lightweight and easily fit in their pockets.

Samsung said that “consumer feedback was clear, they wanted a phone that was thin and easy to carry in their pockets, but without compromising on performance.”

To that end, the company made changes to the device’s internal structure, including reducing the thickness of the printed circuit board and thermal systems.

Analysts say Samsung has introduced the new model early as part of a strategy to get ahead of Apple, which is set to introduce a thinner iPhone in the second half of the year.

“By launching the new model a few months early, Samsung could potentially impress Apple and attract consumers who are looking for slim smartphones. This seems like a well-thought-out strategy to gain a foothold in this niche market,” said Ryu Yang-ho, senior analyst at NH Investment & Securities.

According to Samsung, the S25 edge will go on sale in South Korea on May 23 and in the United States on May 30, while it will also be introduced in about 30 other countries, including China and European countries.

This model will be available with a starting price of $ 1,099 and features a 6.7-inch (170 mm) screen and a 5.8 mm thin body design. It is larger in size than the basic S25 model but the difference in weight is only marginal.

The S25 edge features Samsung's latest AI features, including multi-modal artificial intelligence. Thanks to this, users can interact with the phone in real time via camera and voice, such as asking questions using the camera.

Samsung did not disclose the location of production of this new model.

Data from Counterpoint Research shows that Samsung became the world's largest smartphone brand in the first quarter of 2025, capturing 20% ​​of the global market share, while Apple was in second place with 19%. However, Samsung said last month that shipments in the second quarter could be affected if tariff threats hit demand.

What are the features of the Samsung S25 Edge?

The Galaxy S25 Edge is just 5.8 mm thick, making it the company's thinnest phone ever. It weighs 163 grams, which is about 30% thinner and 25% lighter than the S25 Ultra.

The phone features a titanium frame and the new Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which make it even stronger.

Display

It has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display screen with a resolution of 3200x1440. The screen has a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and HDR10+ support. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 91.2% and the phone has an IP68 water and dust proof rating.

Camera System

The S25 Edge's rear cameras include a 200MP wide (OIS, 2x optical zoom) and 12MP ultra-wide lenses. Its front camera is 12 megapixels.

The phone has an improved night mode (Nightography) and the AI-powered ProVisual engine can provide 40% better camera results in the dark.

It also includes AI features like Audio Eraser 2 and Drawing Assist.

Performance and Hardware

The S25 Edge includes a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip that is specially designed for Galaxy phones.

The phone has 12GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB and 512GB are available.

Its battery is 3900 mAh that can charge 55% in 30 minutes with a 25W charger. The phone also has wireless charging and wireless power share. It also has an improved cooling system along with a slim design.

AI and Software

The S25 Edge comes with Android 15 and One UI 7. Artificial intelligence features include Now Brief, Now Bar, Gemini Live local AI processing, and Samsung Knox Vault for better privacy.

Colors

This phone is available in three different colors including Titanium Silver, Jet Black, and Icy Blue.