Hey, gadget lovers! Grab your coffee and settle in, because Samsung just dropped a bombshell at its May Unpacked event – the all-new Galaxy S25 Edge. If the name didn’t already clue you in, this phone is all about style, boasting a thinner frame that not only feels great in your hand but might also keep those pesky “bendgate” worries at bay.
Design & Specs That Impress At a glance, the S25 Edge is a lot like its sibling, the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Under the hood, you’ve got the same powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset powering up some seriously smooth performance. Plus, it carries a monster 200MP camera that’s ready to capture every detail (and possibly even your mid-coffee day musings). The jaw-dropping part? Its chassis has been slimmed down to just 5.8mm from the S25 Ultra’s 8.2mm. That’s like going from a chunky paperback to a sleek magazine cover – and it tips the weight scale down to a mere 163g. It’s practically feather-light!
Display, Durability, and a Dash of Humor The phone features a gorgeous 6.7-inch AMOLED 2X display—a size that perfectly straddles the line between compact and immersive. But here’s where things get real: with a phone this thin and screen this large, you might be wondering if durability took a back seat. Samsung’s got you covered by upgrading to Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, billed as tougher than the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 on the Ultra version. Still, let’s be honest—nothing makes you think twice like picturing yourself accidentally sitting on your phone in your pocket. Fingers crossed that this design can handle life’s everyday pressure tests, literally.
Smart AI Features with a Punch The Galaxy S25 Edge isn’t just about looking good; it’s also got brains. Sporting Samsung’s innovative “Mobile AI” suite, which first burst onto the scene with the Galaxy S24, this phone smartly handles a bunch of tasks right from your device. While some nifty AI apps still lean on the cloud, the Snapdragon 8 Elite lets a lot of work happen locally, which is great for keeping things private and efficient. Imagine having your notifications and news articles neatly summarized at a glance – it’s like having your personal digital assistant parked in your pocket!
Pricing, Colors, and Your Next Must-Have If you’re itching to get your hands on this sleek piece of futuristic tech, preorders are open now. The Galaxy S25 Edge starts at $1,099 for the 256GB model, with a 512GB version at $1,219. And because Samsung knows we love options, it’s available in three striking color choices: Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black, and Titanium Icyblue. It’s all about looking as cool as you feel!
While Samsung is banking on this slim design revolution to redefine durability, we can’t help but chuckle at the thought of yet another “will it bend?” scenario. Nonetheless, if you’re in the market for a high-end smartphone that combines killer performance with a look that screams modern sophistication, the Galaxy S25 Edge is definitely worth keeping on your radar.
Attribution: Jackie Thomas, Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN (also our PC components queen), brings us this stunning update from the world of smartphones.
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