Samsung Launches Ultrathin Galaxy S25 Edge, Beating Apple to the Punch
In a move that is set to shake up the smartphone market, Samsung has unveiled its ultrathin Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, just months before Apple is expected to launch its own superthin phone. According to a report from Yahoo Finance, the S25 Edge is available for preorder for $1,099 and will go on sale on May 30.
The S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display and two rear cameras in a body that is both thinner and lighter than Samsung’s and Apple’s existing phones. Measuring just 5.8 millimeters (0.22 inches) thick, the S25 Edge is significantly thinner than Apple’s iPhone Pro and Pro Max, which each measure 0.32 inches thick, and Samsung’s S25+ and S25 Ultra, which are 0.28 and 0.32 inches thick, respectively.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that the so-called iPhone Air will take about 2 millimeters off the iPhone’s frame, which would bring it down to 6.2 millimeters, or 0.24 inches — a bit thicker than the S25 Edge. As Daniel Howley from Yahoo Finance notes, "A few millimeters might not sound like much on paper, but it makes a big difference in real life."
The S25 Edge’s lightweight design is also a major selling point, weighing just 5.7 ounces compared to the iPhone 16 Pro’s 7 ounces and Pro Max’s 7.9 ounces. This makes it easy to carry around, whether you’re hustling around the office or hanging out at home. As Howley notes, "You’ll almost forget you’re carrying the phone with you… Heck, you’ll feel as if you can toss the S25 Edge like a Frisbee, though I’d suggest against it."
Under the hood, the S25 Edge gets the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor as the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup. It also comes with 12GB of RAM and your choice of 256GB or 512GB of storage. However, the S25 Edge has only two rear cameras: a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 200MP main camera. While this is less than the three cameras found on the S25+ and S25 Ultra, which start at $999 and $1,299, respectively, Samsung claims that the S25 Edge’s cameras are enhanced with AI technologies.
According to Yahoo Finance, the S25 Edge uses AI technologies to give users an "optical-like" 2x zoom on its 200MP main camera and the ability to jump to 10x zoom. The ultrawide camera also now comes with autofocus, allowing users to take macrophotography pictures, such as detailed close-ups of flowers. Despite the S25 Edge’s thin design, Samsung claims that users will still get all-day battery life thanks to some cooling and power delivery solutions.
The S25 Edge also comes with Samsung’s Galaxy AI platform, including AI agents and Samsung’s Now Brief and Now Bar, which provide AI-curated reminders, news updates, and commuting information. Since the S25 Edge runs on Google’s Android 15 software, it also gets the company’s Gemini services, including Gemini Live, which can provide information about what you’re viewing on your screen or looking at through your phone’s camera.
As reported by Yahoo Finance, the S25 Edge’s impressive specs and features make it a strong contender in the smartphone market. With its ultrathin design, powerful processor, and advanced camera capabilities, the S25 Edge is sure to be a hit with consumers. As Daniel Howley notes, "The S25 Edge is a game-changer… It’s a must-have for anyone looking for a high-end smartphone with a premium design and cutting-edge features."
The information in this article was sourced from Yahoo Finance: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/samsung-beats-apple-to-punch-launches-ultrathin-galaxy-s25-edge-months-before-the-iphone-air-000039601.html.
