The ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge was all set for an official introduction in April 2025. Though the Galaxy S25 Edge wasn’t one of those flagships announced in Galaxy Unpacked, it surely gathered a serious buzz because of its slim build alone. However, a recent 3C certification has spilled the beans that the slim flagship doesn’t come void of compromises.
Battery Capacity: The Price of Thinness
3C certification has revealed that the Galaxy S25 Edge will pack a 3,900mAh battery, slightly smaller than the base Galaxy S25’s 4,000mAh. The reason for the reduced capacity is the price that had to be paid for the slim profile of the phone. While this might sit well with users who like thin designs, it also underlines how Samsung is struggling to keep pace with competitors in implementing the latest battery technologies.
The result has been that most Chinese smartphone makers have moved to adopt silicon-carbon battery technology, allowing their devices to boast upwards of 6,000mAh batteries. Samsung and Apple are reportedly working on implementing the technology in their future devices, but for now, they’re lagging behind. Even with silicon-carbon batteries, the Galaxy S25 Edge could have packed a 5,000mAh battery to somewhat balance design and performance.
Charging Speeds: A Limited Approach
The other trade-off seems to be with the charging speeds. The Galaxy S25 Edge will only support 25W fast charging. Again, a strategy probably intended to keep heat dissipation in check and ensure the device has a decent shelf life, but that puts Samsung a step behind competitors who are offering considerably faster options for charging.
The restricted wattage might help in maintaining battery health, but it also means that users will have to bear slower charging times compared to other flagship devices. This trade-off may deter power users seeking efficiency and quick top-ups.
Performance: A Mixed Bag
Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Edge will pack Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The benchmarks suggest performance cores are running at 4.47GHz instead of the standard 4.32GHz for powerful performance. Multi-core performance scores have been underwhelming so far, likely due to either software optimization issues or limitations set by the slim form factor.
These performance bottlenecks do raise one or two questions about how the device will cope with heavier usage. Despite these shortcomings, the Galaxy S25 Edge is an extraordinary achievement in terms of engineering-a state-of-the-art processor in an extremely slim casing.
Should You Buy the Galaxy S25 Edge?
Galaxy S25 Edge targets those who will choose aesthetics and portability over long battery life and fast charging. Considering this premium performance and look-and-feel device, users may not find it suitable for those looking to power all day or for faster charging.
As Samsung continues to innovate, the Galaxy S25 Edge is a showcase of the brand’s commitment to design excellence, but the compromises it brings do well to remind that finding a middle ground between form and function remains a significant challenge in today’s flagship smartphones.
News Source: Abhishek Yadav
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