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.
