Samsung Launches Galaxy S25 Edge, Its Slimmest Flagship Smartphone

Samsung released its new Galaxy S25 Edge device this Tuesday. The smartphone is the slimmest flagship model the company has launched to date, featuring advanced AI capabilities and positioned to compete with Apple’s upcoming release.

According to the press release, the new device is 5.8mm thick, weighs 163 grams, and includes a Galaxy AI-enabled camera, as well as a customized Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Qualcomm chip. Customers can choose from multiple colors—Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Jetblack, and Titanium Silver—and two storage capacities: 256 GB and 512 GB.

“Galaxy S25 Edge is more than a slim smartphone,” said TM Roh, President and Acting Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. “The superior engineering that brought this revolutionary smartphone to life illustrates a commitment to overcoming barriers that helps Galaxy deliver truly unexpected premium experiences for people around the world.”

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The company highlighted the new Galaxy S25 Edge’s camera, which features a 200MP wide lens with a 40% brightness improvement compared to previous Galaxy models, as well as a 12MP ultra-wide sensor with autofocus. The device also offers AI-powered photo editing tools, including Drawing Assist and Audio Eraser.

According to Reuters, experts say Samsung strategically launched the new flagship model today before Apple released its latest model, which is expected to be thinner than previous versions and include special AI-powered features.

“By releasing the product a few months ahead, Samsung could inflict some impact on Apple and attract consumers looking for thinner smartphones. It appears to be a calculated decision to capture that segment of demand,” said Ryu Young-ho, a senior analyst at NH Investment & Securities, to Reuters.

The new device will be available for sale starting at $1,099 on May 23 in South Korea and on May 30 in the United States. Samsung plans to expand Galaxy S25 Edge sales to 30 countries, including those in Europe and China.

Samsung released its Galaxy S25 series—Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25—in January at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event in California.