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The Galaxy S25 Edge was my unexpected favorite phone in Samsung's S-series lineup this year. I previously wrote about how it had one major fault, but is the compact phone for content consumption in 2025. It just might not make sense to exist alongside the Plus model with the adoption of silicon-carbon batteries -- and Samsung might agree.
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According to a new report from The Elec, Samsung could replace its Plus model with the Edge in Galaxy S26 series next year. Like 2025, all three flagship phones will have different screen sizes: a 6.27-inch Galaxy S26 and a 6.89-inch Galaxy S26 Ultra alongside a 6.66-inch Galaxy S26 Edge.
The Galaxy S25 Edge's single flaw
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I wasn't expecting to be so pleasantly surprised by the Galaxy S25 Edge, but its in-hand feel turned out to be unparalleled. I love having a 6.7-inch display in a 163-gram body. For context, that's just one gram heavier than the smaller, 6.2-inch Galaxy S25. The 5.8mm thickness also makes the flat sides comfortable to hold, unlike the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which is less ergonomic.
I love the Galaxy S25 Edge because I can scroll through feeds of information, stream videos and consume without the burden of wrist or finger strain on a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen.
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Unfortunately, I couldn't use my Galaxy S25 Edge as a daily driver because of its middling battery life. The 3,900mAh cell just isn't enough to power a 6.7-inch Android phone, and I hope Samsung can improve it before replacing its Plus model next year.
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