Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Sleek Design Meets Decent Endurance, Yet a Steep Price Tag
The Galaxy S25 Edge is sexily designed.
Klaus Wedekind reports for ntv.de
In an era of minimal design changes among smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge stands out with its sleek and sexy form factor. Despite keeping the same size as previous models, the S25 Edge manages to be extraordinarily lightweight and thin, a significant comforter to many users tired of carrying thick, heavy devices.
With dimensions of just 5.84 millimeters thick and weighing only 163 grams, the Galaxy S25 Edge is an appealing choice in terms of portability. Its slim profile is accented by a matte titanium frame, providing both aesthetics and stability for the device. Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protect the display and back, while the IP68 rating ensures the device is dust- and water-resistant.
The 6.7-inch screen offers vibrant, natural colors and distinguished contrast, with a resolution of QHD+ and an adaptive refresh rate ranging from 1 to 120 Hertz. However, some compromises are necessary when it comes to the cameras – the device only incorporates a main and ultra-wide-angle camera, sacrificing a telephoto lens to fit within the slim design.
To compensate, Samsung utilizes a 200-megapixel camera from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Its performance in both day and night photography and video recording is impressive, allowing users to replace the telephoto lens to a certain extent up to four times with sufficient zoom. The ultra-wide-angle camera delivers 12-megapixel images consistent with the regular Galaxy S25, featuring sharp edges and matching the white balance of the main camera.
Under the hood, the S25 Edge features equally powerful internal components as its siblings, powered by Qualcomm's top chip Snapdragon 8 Elite and 12GB of RAM. While it can handle daily tasks with ease, the vapor chamber is slightly smaller due to space constraints, resulting in a decrease in peak performance during graphically demanding games.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge boasts respectable endurance for its slim dimensions, with a battery capacity of 3,900 milliampere-hours. In daily use, the device can last a full day with moderate energy consumption, offering around 12 hours of mixed usage. Users may need to recharge the device occasionally if they have intensive usage patterns, such as taking plenty of photos and videos. However, wireless charging is an option, making it more convenient to perform fast charging breaks throughout the day.
At a cost of around 1250 euros for 256 GB flash memory and 1370 euros for the 512 GB variant, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge represents a compromise many might be willing to make for a stylish, sleek device that still delivers in most important areas. While the price suggests high-end quality, users will have to decide whether the aesthetic appeal and improved mobility outweigh the increased cost.
Source:
- Tech Tests
- Smartphone Tests
- Samsung Galaxy
- Samsung
Notes:
- Battery life performance is based on mixed usage, including texting, browsing, using apps, and taking photos and videos.
- Battery life can vary depending on usage patterns.
- Charging speeds might also affect the frequency of recharging the device.
- Additional battery life can be gained through lower display brightness and using power-saving modes or settings.
- Users can purchase a power bank or use portable chargers for extended use.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's design meets a decent endurance, yet its sleek form factor and portability come at a steep price tag. To enhance its photographic capabilities, the S25 Edge employs a 200-megapixel camera from the Galaxy S25 Ultra for day and night photography, and its ultra-wide-angle camera delivers 12-megapixel images. This gadget aligns with the trend of technology integration in community policy, research, and development, specifically in the realm of smartphones and their components.
