In true Samsung fashion, the tech giant ended its Galaxy Unpacked event last night with “one more thing”. After unveiling the Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra, it teased a (not so) surprising addition to the line-up – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the brand’s first S-series slim-line phone. While we couldn’t get up close and personal with the device – it was literally behind ropes, as if it were the Mona Lisa – we managed to glean a few details about the all-new smartphone.
At this stage, we don’t know the phone’s specs, release date or price but, based on rumours and a brief look at mock-ups of the S25 Edge by The Independent’s tech critic David Phelan at Galaxy Unpacked, we can piece together some early insights.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: What do we know for sure?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is very slim indeed. Photos shared with The Independent by Hayleigh Chamberlain, who braved the crowds at the S25 Edge’s viewing deck, clearly show its slender profile next to the thicker mock-ups, which we believe represent the S25 and S25 Ultra.
Like the rest of the S25 line-up, the Galaxy S25 Edge features a small pin-hole front-facing camera, alongside a dual-lens camera system on the rear. The phone also appears to sport a near edge-to-edge display, adding to its sleek design.
In the video at the end of Unpacked, Samsung also teased what appeared to be a new heat management system within the phone. This could help the S25 Edge maintain its svelte size while still housing the same processors found in the S25 – at least, that’s what we’re hoping for.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge release date and price
While Samsung didn’t reveal the Edge’s release date or price – or, well, anything really – the rumours are already starting to swim into view.
Shortly after Samsung closed its doors and ended its presentation, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed on a post on X that the S25 Edge will be launching in the first half of this year, and that it will be cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (£1,249.99, Amazon.co.uk).
As more details emerge, we’ll be updating this article with all the latest information. For now, you can pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, a powerful handset that puts AI front and centre.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Was £1,249, now £1,149, Amazon.co.uk
While we haven’t had long with the all-new S25 Ultra just yet, it seems impressive at first look. “The new Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a great-looking phone which gently but effectively enhances the Galaxy industrial design,” tech critic David Phelan said in his review. “Initial tests make the improved cameras look impressive, with the virtual aperture and new 50MP ultra-wide delivering remarkable close-up results.” If you pre-order the smartphone from Amazon, the retailer will knock £100 off the asking price.
For more, have a read of our full Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25 early impression reviews
