I Was Wrong About the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Thin Phone Hype Might Be Legit
Published on: 2025-06-25 00:00:06
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8.5 / 10
SCORE Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Pros Lightweight design
200-megapixel main camera
Durable titanium frame and Gorilla Glass front and back
Powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
12GB of RAM Cons Mediocre battery life
Only 25-watt wired charging
Steep $1,100 price tag
Just two rear cameras
Admitting you're wrong is never fun, but I'll swallow my pride and say it right now: I was wrong about the Galaxy S25 Edge.
When Samsung unveiled the thin phone back in January, I didn't quite see the appeal. Sure, slimming down components is an engineering marvel, but how will the battery and camera suffer as a result? Plus, is anyone really asking for a skinny phone?
But as the saying goes, seeing is believing. And perhaps more fittingly, holding is believing (not as catchy an adage, but undoubtedly true). Each time I pick up the S25 Edge, I'm s
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