Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge rumors: Release date, leaked specs, rumored price, and more

We’ve had some time to get familiar with the Samsung Galaxy S25 series now, and while there’s a lot to love about the new trio, what’s more exciting is that Samsung also teased a fourth model. Despite earlier rumors around the use of Slim branding, it seems Samsung has dusted off its old Edge moniker once again.

Here’s everything we know about the Galaxy S25 Edge, as well as what we hope to see from it.

Will the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge exist outside of South Korea?

Samsung’s more experimental devices have been known to see fairly limited launches at times, often never leaving South Korea. For example, the ultra-thin Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition was announced for South Korea and China exclusively late last year.

The good news is the Galaxy S25 Edge seems to have a slightly wider net this time. A Samsung executive indicated the S25 Edge will roll out slowly to a few select markets including Korea and the United States. It’s unclear what other markets might see it, or when. However, a recent leak listed 39 countries where Samsung could launch the device. Interestingly, that leaked list, although not exhaustive, did not include the US. However, more recent leaks have also mentioned that the phone could see a US launch.

Samsung has been tight-lipped about exact launch details, though analyst Mark Gurman claims the phone will launch in the first half of this year. A Samsung representative told 9to5Google that the phone could launch “around April.”

Industry sources familiar with Samsung’s plans appear to have corroborated this, telling the South Korean publication Seoul Economic Daily that the Galaxy S25 Edge could hit the market on April 16. It was also said that the launch event might be a relatively low-key affair via an online-only Unpacked event. The device would then go on sale in May.

This seems reasonable, considering the Galaxy Z series is usually showcased in the late summer. We’d imagine Samsung would want to release the Edge sometime before this so that it’s not completely overlooked.

What rumored specs and features could the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have?

The Galaxy S25 Edge is shaping up to be one of the thinnest flagship phones on the market, bringing a sleek design to the S25 series while maintaining high-end performance. Several leaks have now given us a fairly solid idea of what we can expect in terms of the design and specs.

Design and display

The Galaxy S25 Edge’s standout feature is expected to be its 5.84mm thickness, which would make it significantly slimmer than the Galaxy S25 (7.2mm) and the S25 Plus (7.7mm). Despite this, the phone will retain a 6.7-inch display. This matches the screen size of the S25 Plus, but it is expected to feature the thinner bezels of the S25 Ultra, giving it a more compact front profile.

Despite its ultra-thin form, the Galaxy S25 Edge is said to weigh 162g. This would be the same as the standard Galaxy S25 but 28g lighter than the S25 Plus. The reduced weight, combined with the phone’s slim build, is likely to make the S25 Edge feel noticeably different in hand compared to its bulkier siblings.

A rumor suggests that Samsung might be using ceramic materials for the back panel. This could be something similar to the Gorilla Armor 2 “glass ceramic” on the S25 Ultra. Samsung is expected to offer the device in light blue, black, and silver.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Edge will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, ensuring flagship-level performance. It’s likely to pair this with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, making it identical in this regard to the standard S25 and S25 Plus. Bluetooth 5.4 support is also anticipated.

One of the biggest trade-offs in making the Galaxy S25 Edge ultra-thin is expected to be its battery capacity. It was already anticipated that the device would have a smaller battery than the 4,800mAh unit in the S25 Plus, but new information suggests the situation could be even more concerning.

As spotted by TheTechOutlook, a battery linked to the Galaxy S25 Edge has appeared in certification databases from UL Demko and BIS. The listings reference two battery models — EB-BS937ABY and EB-BS937ABE — with a rated capacity of 3,786mAh. Meanwhile, previous reports from the same outlet suggest that Samsung may market the phone with a 3,900mAh capacity.

For context, the rated capacity represents the minimum guaranteed charge, while the advertised capacity reflects the expected performance under ideal conditions. While minor differences between these numbers are typical, what may disappoint potential buyers is that, at a marketed 3,900mAh capacity, the S25 Edge could end up with an even smaller battery than the 4,000mAh cell on the standard Galaxy S25.

Another big change is that it drops down to just two cameras as another trade-off for a much thinner profile. While axing the ultrawide shooter is a bit of a bummer, be aware that the rumored iPhone 17 Air is said to have just one camera. If true, that actually gives the S25 Edge a small advantage, though the reason for this difference is that the Air is rumored to be even thinner at 5.5mm.

Leaks suggest the phone will feature a 200MP primary camera alongside a 50MP secondary camera — likely a telephoto lens. The front-facing camera is expected to be 12MP, which is in line with other devices in the series.

An alleged listing of the Galaxy S25 Edge on a Chinese certification website suggests that the phone could feature 25W charging — the same as the standard Galaxy S25.

What might the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge price be?

• Samsung Galaxy S25 — $799.99
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus —$999.99
• Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra —$1,299.99

We don’t have any official information about the Galaxy S25 Edge’s pricing, but rumors suggest it will cost less than the Ultra. As you can see above, the current Galaxy S25 options range from $799.99 to $1,299.99.

A recent leak from Ice Universe suggested that “the price is similar to that of S25 Plus.” However, a new report from South Korean publication Financial News suggests that the Galaxy S25 Edge could launch at a higher price than the S25 Plus, namely 1.5 million KRW ($1,030) for the 256GB model.

These figures align with some previous reports that positioned the Galaxy S25 Edge between the S25 Plus and the S25 Ultra in terms of pricing. In the US, the Galaxy S25 Plus starts at $999, while the S25 Ultra is priced at $1,299, suggesting that the S25 Edge will fall somewhere within the $1000-$1100 range.  Anyone hoping for a significantly lower price point to make up for some of the Edge’s compromises compared to the S25 Plus may be disappointed.

If you are absolutely sold on getting the thinnest version of the Galaxy S25 family, you shouldn’t have long to wait before we see it. Just be aware of the trade-offs the slim model will bring, such as the loss of one camera and battery capacity in comparison to the S25 Plus.

If the Edge comes out a few months after the rest of the pack, it could result in price cuts for the older three models, potentially saving you a little money as opposed to grabbing the Galaxy S25 or S25 Plus right at launch.

The Galaxy S25 Edge is the company’s first attempt at a truly ultra-thin Galaxy S and there’s a lot we don’t know about it yet. Below are a few things I’m hoping to see from the Edge when it arrives later this year.

It needs to have a similar battery life to the base Galaxy S25

The smaller profile of the Galaxy S25 Edge won’t be enough to win over fans if it results in noticeably degraded battery life. All members of the Galaxy S family feature battery life that easily makes it past a day unless you use it more heavily than the average person, so ideally the S25 Edge needs to offer a similar experience to the base Galaxy S25.

As mentioned briefly above, one way to make the Galaxy S25 Edge stand out beyond its design would be to adopt more energy-dense silicon carbon batteries instead of the traditional lithium-ion battery.

It’s also possible Samsung could take a route similar to Honor by using a lithium-ion battery with a silicon carbon anode. This and a few other tweaks in design could be enough to ensure the phone at least makes it through a single day without any struggle.

The Edge should upgrade its camera package

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is missing out on the triple-lens configuration you’d get with the Galaxy S25 and S25 Plus, and it’s believed the camera that’s getting the axe is the ultrawide shooter. To make up for this I think Samsung should adopt the 200MP shooter from the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This would at least help make up for the bump down to just two cameras. Of course, such an upgrade might also make it impossible to keep the Edge under the Ultra’s price tag.

Durability needs to match the rest of the Galaxy S25 series

Often experimental form factors tend to be less durable and reliable than more mainline entries in the Galaxy family. While a thinner design should require fewer durability sacrifices than something like a foldable display would, it does make you wonder how well such a device would handle drops.

I’m hoping the Galaxy S25 Edge manages to offer the same IP ratings and drop certifications as the rest of the Galaxy S25 family.