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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Thinnest Smartphone of the Decade or Just a Pricey Gimmick?

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S25 Edge, and it’s already making headlines. At just 5.8mm thick, it is the thinnest smartphone released in the 2020s, setting a new design benchmark. But with ultra-thin dimensions come compromises—and a steep price tag. So, is the S25 Edge worth it?

A Slim Design With Surprising Power

The Galaxy S25 Edge isn’t just thin—it’s also lightweight at 163g, just a gram more than the vanilla Galaxy S25, despite its larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The phone boasts a 200MP main camera, a feature once exclusive to Samsung's Ultra models, putting flagship-level photography into a sleek frame.

However, the battery is smaller than the regular S25 (3,900mAh vs. 4,000mAh), and charging speeds remain modest with 25W wired and 15W wireless support. There’s also no telephoto lens—zooming relies solely on the 200MP sensor.

How It Stacks Up: S25 Edge vs. Ultra, Plus & Vanilla

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is bulkier (8.2mm, 218g), but compensates with a larger 6.9-inch screen, a 5,000mAh battery, and faster 45W wired charging. Its camera system is superior, featuring a 200MP main camera, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP 5x periscope zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens—clearly targeted at photography enthusiasts.

There’s also the Galaxy S25+, which could soon be replaced by the Edge in Samsung’s future lineup. It's thicker (7.3mm, 190g) but offers a 4,900mAh battery, 45W fast charging, and a versatile camera setup including a 50MP main sensor and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens—all at a lower price point than the Edge.

If compactness matters to you, the vanilla Galaxy S25 might be more appealing. It's 70.5mm wide (compared to the Edge’s 75.6mm) and offers nearly identical performance with a 6.2-inch display and 4,000mAh battery.

Competing Flagships: Pixel, OnePlus, Poco & Realme

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Thicker (8.5mm) and heavier (221g), but it packs a 6.8-inch display, 5,060mAh battery, and a versatile triple camera (50MP main, 48MP 5x zoom, 48MP ultra-wide).

OnePlus 13: With a 6.82-inch AMOLED, 6,000mAh battery, 80W wired and 50W wireless charging, plus a triple 50MP camera setup, it’s a premium flagship costing over €300 less than the Edge.

Poco F7 Pro: Not a direct rival to the Edge in terms of design (8.1mm, 206g), but it’s a solid Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone featuring a 6.67-inch 1440p+ 12-bit display, 6,000mAh battery, and 90W fast charging at a steep discount.

Realme GT 6: Equipped with a 6.78-inch LTPO 1264p+ display, 5,500mAh battery, and 120W charging, it includes a 50MP 2x telephoto, making it a well-rounded device at €90 cheaper than the Edge.

Xiaomi 14T & 14T Pro: The 14T features a Dimensity 8300 Ultra, 5,000mAh battery, and a dual 50MP camera setup. The Pro version upgrades to Dimensity 9300+, 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, and a more powerful camera system, while maintaining a vibrant 1220p+ OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate.

Budget Pick: Google Pixel 9a

The Pixel 9a is also seeing discounts, especially on the 128GB model, and students can score an extra €30 off with Prime Student. A €100 trade-in bonus sweetens the deal even further.

Final Thoughts: Is the Galaxy S25 Edge Worth It?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a bold design experiment, breaking records with its ultra-slim profile. It offers flagship specs like a 200MP camera, but compromises in battery capacity and camera versatility might give buyers pause—especially considering its high price.

If thin and light are top priorities, the S25 Edge delivers. But if you’re looking for better battery life, camera flexibility, or value for money, alternatives like the OnePlus 13, Pixel 9 Pro XL, or Poco F7 Pro might be better suited.