Samsung is about to launch its most formidable smartphone in years later this week, one which brings again the fondly remembered “Edge” moniker. The Korean electronics big’s subsequent providing is the Galaxy S25 Edge, an ultra-slim cellphone that was first showcased earlier this 12 months and can lastly get the total launch remedy.
The web occasion kicks off at 5:00pm PT / 8:00pm ET on Might 12 for these of you within the US, as a substitute of a number of on-ground occasions throughout completely different areas.
The Galaxy S25 Edge launch shall be livestreamed on Samsung’s official YouTube channel (the reside stream video is on the high of this text) and the corporate’s Newsroom webpage will host a concurrent stream.
What to anticipate from the Galaxy S25 Edge
The most important draw of the Galaxy S25 Edge goes to be its svelte construct. It’ll reportedly be solely 5.8mm skinny, making it the thinnest commercially accessible smartphone on the planet. The engineering can be fairly premium, if official teasers and leaks are something to go by.
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will depend on a brand new glass defend referred to as Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which presents enhanced drop and scratch safety to the show. The remainder of the package consists of strengthened glass on the rear shell and a metallic body.
“The newest addition to the Galaxy S sequence is each a robust AI companion and an engineering marvel, merging flagship-level efficiency with superior portability,” says the corporate. Being a Galaxy S sequence cellphone, the digital camera {hardware} shall be a spotlight ingredient on this one.
What’s contained in the slim chassis?
Samsung lately confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will supply a 200-megapixel foremost digital camera, matching the imaging beast that’s the Galaxy S25 Extremely. On the entrance sits a 12-megapixel digital camera for selfies and video calling duties.
As per leaks, it should draw energy from Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, ticking alongside 12GB of RAM. The cellphone will reportedly be supplied in 256GB and 512GB storage variants. A fairly small 3,900 mAh battery is alleged to maintain the lights on.
The general construct might be IP68-certified for mud and water resistance, whereas shade choices on the desk are silver and black. Over on the entrance is a 6.7-inch AMOLED show with 120Hz refresh, whereas One UI 7, primarily based on Android 15, runs the present on the software program facet.
As per a WinFuture leak, the cellphone will begin at EUR 1,249, which interprets to an asking worth of round a thousand {dollars} after regional and historic worth changes. Apparently, some rumors declare that the cellphone will solely be launched in a choose few markets.