Samsung Unveils Ultra-Slim Galaxy S25 Edge as Apple Eyes iPhone Price Hike Amid High Demand

Samsung Electronics has officially launched its Galaxy S25 Edge, a remarkably thin flagship smartphone, adding to its recently unveiled Galaxy S25 series. The announcement follows its teaser appearance at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event held on January 22, where Samsung also showcased its AI-powered features and debuted its first Android XR headset, Project Moohan. 

Galaxy S25 Edge Now Available for Pre-Order 

On May 13, 2025, Samsung confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge is now open for pre-orders in South Korea and the United States, with shipping scheduled to begin on May 23 (Korea) and May 30 (U.S.). The highlight? It’s even slimmer than expected—measuring just 5.8mm, making it one of the slimmest Android smartphones available today. 

Galaxy S25 Edge: Thin Design, Powerful Features 

Despite its ultra-thin profile, the S25 Edge doesn’t cut corners on performance: 

Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED 

Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform 

RAM & Storage: 12GB RAM; 256GB and 512GB options 

Battery: 3,900 mAh 

Camera System: 

200MP main wide lens 

12MP ultra-wide 

12MP front camera 

All enhanced by Samsung’s ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI tools 

Operating System: Android 15 with One UI 7 

Build: Lightweight titanium frame, just 163g 

Connectivity: 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 

Color Options: Titanium Silver, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Icy Blue

Price: 

$1,099.99 (256GB) 

$1,219.99 (512GB)—currently discounted to $1,099.99 

Samsung’s Slim Innovation Rivals Apple’s Strategy 

The S25 Edge could give Samsung a strategic edge over rival Apple, especially as reports suggest the iPhone maker is preparing for price hikes in 2025 to offset increased tariffs and production costs. Apple’s reliance on Chinese manufacturing is facing turbulence amid shifting global trade policies, while the company ramps up production in India. 

Apple Faces Tariff Woes, Eyes India for Growth 

To mitigate tariff-related price surges, Apple is shifting its manufacturing base from China to India, where the smartphone market surged with a 23% YoY growth in Q1 2025. The iPhone 16 led sales, contributing to 4% of India’s overall smartphone shipments, solidifying Apple’s position in the subcontinent. 

India Becomes the Epicenter of Smartphone Innovation 

As Apple expands its presence, India’s local players are also stepping up. Madhav Sheth, CEO of HTech (HONOR India) and NxtQuantum Shift Technologies, recently announced the launch of 

Alcatel smartphones through new tech partnerships 

A new India-made smartphone powered by NxtQuantum OS—a homegrown operating system poised for international markets 

“This is a phone imagined and built in India. Made to move across borders, pockets, and lives,” said Sheth in a post on X. 

Chinese OEMs Lose Steam in India 

Meanwhile, Chinese brands like Xiaomi are losing ground, with a 42% drop in shipments year-on-year in Q1 2025, slipping from fifth to sixth place among India’s top smartphone vendors.