The Battle for the Slimmest Smartphone: A New Contender
For the last couple of years, several smartphone manufacturers have been in a fierce competition to create the thinnest device on the market. While Oppo and Honor have exchanged titles for the slimmest foldable phone, they haven't taken similar strides with conventional smartphones.
This time around, it seems that Samsung and Apple are gearing up to claim the title of producing the world’s thinnest non-folding phone. Rumors suggest that Apple will unveil its iPhone 17 Air this September. Simultaneously occurring, Samsung first hinted at its Galaxy S25 Edge during their Unpacked event in january before officially launching it last month. At just 5.8mm thick at its slimmest point, this new model is thicker than some of today’s best foldable phones when opened but still stands as the thinnest smartphone currently available.
A Design That Balances Form and Function
The Galaxy S25 Edge faces a common challenge among slim smartphones: how to pack in flagship features without compromising performance or usability too much. After spending a month with this device, I can confidently say that it meets these expectations more effectively than I initially thought.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Specifications
- Dimensions: 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8mm
- weight: 163 grams
- Display: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels at a refresh rate of 120Hz
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Memory & Storage: Options for either 12GB RAM with either 256GB or512GB storage capacity
- Sofware: Android version fifteen paired with One UI seven; includes seven years of OS and security updates
- Cameras:– Main:200MP with optical zoom capability
– Ultra-wide:12MP
– selfie camera:12MP - < strong > Durability : IP68
- < strong > battery : 3900mAh , supports both wired (25W) and wireless (15W) charging
- < strong > Colors : Titanium Silver , Jet Black , Icy Blue
- < strong > Price : $1 ,099 / $1 ,199 .< / li >
< / ul >The specifications reveal that the Galaxy S25 Edge shares many features found across other models in its series—like using Snapdragon's latest processor throughout their lineup along with similar RAM and storage options as seen in Galaxy S25 Plus.
this device embodies what you would expect from a premium Samsung phone but does come with some notable trade-offs which became less meaningful after my month-long experience using it.
batteries vs Thinness: The Ongoing Dilemma
A major hurdle for any manufacturer aiming to produce thinner devices is how to incorporate larger batteries without adding bulk.
Your typical brands like Oppo and Honor have turned towards Silicon Carbon battery technology which allows them to fit about eighteen percent more battery capacity into existing space constraints—Tecno may also follow suit if their Spark Slim concept becomes reality.
You might think that Samsung would take advantage of such advancements by adopting Silicon Carbon tech for their new model; however, they opted instead for conventional Lithium-Ion batteries here too! Consequently, while boasting an adequate size at just under four thousand mAh (100 mAh less than base model), charging remains consistent across all variants within this range—both wired (at twenty-five watts) or wireless (fifteen watts).
If you're wondering whether battery life could be an issue during daily use? Based on my experience so far—it holds up well enough even under moderate-to-heavy usage conditions! During testing sessions lasting over twenty-eight hours per charge yielded around seven hours screen-on-time maximum achieved—but keep in mind heavy camera work/gaming could reduce longevity by nearly forty percent!
The Camera Setup: What You Need to No?
The camera system on board boasts an extraordinary two hundred megapixel primary lens akin found within higher-end models like Ultra versions yet has been slightly downsized by eighteen percent ensuring compatibility within slimmer design constraints alongside twelve-megapixel ultra-wide lenses borrowed from previous iterations—but lacks telephoto capabilities altogether!
A review conducted earlier noted how well-suited everyday photography tasks were handled despite missing out on zoom functionality typically expected from flagship offerings; however those who frequently utilize zoom beyond three times may find themselves disappointed due lack thereof!
If your needs rarely exceed two times magnification then rest assured—the optical zoom achieved thru cropping works adequately though detail diminishes significantly past four times leading back into familiar territory regarding sharpness issues previously observed across other models including Ultra variants themselves!
After utilizing this setup extensively over past weeks—I’ve grown fondly attached! It surpasses performance levels seen previously while remaining lightweight enough not burdening users seeking high-quality imaging without added heft associated elsewhere within same family line-up!
A Surprising Experience After One Month With The Device!
I must admit—I didn’t anticipate enjoying my time spent using Galaxy S25 Edge quite so much! Despite certain compromises present upon initial inspection—including absence telephoto lens—the sleek profile captivated me entirely once held firmly between fingers.
At merely five point eight millimeters thick—it’s noticeably thinner compared against standard plus variant yet retains comparable functionality overall making transition away from heavier alternatives feel seamless once experienced firsthand!
In fact—you might find yourself reluctant returning back towards bulkier options after trying out something as refined feeling here where no competing non-foldables manage replicate same sensation effectively!
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