Samsung has a new high-end smartphone to offer, the Galaxy S25 Edge. That is the fourth Galaxy S25 series smartphone, and in this article, we’ll compare it with one of its siblings. We’ll be comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25+. Our comparison of the ‘Edge’ model with the Galaxy S25 Ultra was published recently, in case you’re interested in checking that out.
With that being said, the Galaxy S25+ is the natural comparison for the Galaxy S25 Edge. The two devices have similar price tags, while they are similar in sheer footprint. They have the same display sizes and resolutions, and so on. We’ll first list the specs of both smartphones and will then move to compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. Let’s get to it, shall we?
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8 mm | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 163 grams | 190 grams |
| Display | 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz (adaptive) | 1-120Hz (adaptive) |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB (LPDDR5X) | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0) |
| Main camera | 200MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, OIS, PDAF) | 50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, PDAF) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV, 1.4um pixel size) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | 10MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.94-inch sensor size, 1.0um pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom) |
| Periscope telephoto camera | N/A | N/A |
| Selfie camera | 12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size) |
| Battery size | 3,900mAh | 4,900mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, Qi wireless (charger not included) | 45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included) |
| Colors | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black |
From the front, the two phones look immensely similar. They both have very thin bezels, which are also uniform, while there is also a display camera hole on both smartphones, and it’s in the same spot. They have very similar cornder curvature too, even though the corners on the Galaxy S25+ are slightly more rounded. The display is flat on both smartphones, in case you were wondering.
Both of the phones also have their physical buttons on the right-hand side, and in the same spot, pretty much. The power/lock button is located below the volume up and down keys. The frame is flat on both smartphones, all around. If we flip them around, you’ll notice that the Galaxy S25 Edge has one less camera. It has two vertically-aligned cameras that are a part of the same camera island. The Galaxy S25+ has three cameras, which protrude separately from the backplate, but they’re placed in the same spot as the ones on the ‘Edge’.
Both of these devices have flat backplates, and both use glass on the back. They’re using Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2, to be more accurate. The frame on the Galaxy S25 Edge is made out of titanium, while the Galaxy S25+ uses aluminum instead. They are almost completely identical in terms of height and width, but the Galaxy S25 Edge is thinner. That’s one of its main selling points, even though the Galaxy S25+ is already very thin on its own. The Galaxy S25 Edge measures 5.8mm in the thickness department, compared to 7.3mm on the ‘Plus’.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is also the lighter phone of the two. It weighs 163 grams compared to 190 grams. That’s mainly due to titanium and a considerably smaller battery pack. Both phones do offer an IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, though.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Display
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. That panel is flat, and the resolution here is QHD+ (3120 x 1440). That panel has an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz), and it supports HDR10+ content. The screen-to-body ratio here is around 92%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 from Corning is included to protect the display.
The Galaxy S25+, on the other hand, includes a 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. That panel is also flat, and it offers a QHD+ (3120 x 1440) resolution. It also supports adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz) and supports HDR10+ content. The peak brightness here is 2,600 nits, while the screen-to-body ratio is around 92%. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9, while Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects this panel.
Both of these displays are really good, actually, they’re identical panels with different screen protection. They’re bright, vibrant, and have great viewing angles. Both displays are also more than sharp enough and have good touch response. The blacks are also as deep as you’d want them to be. Do note that high-frequency PWM dimming is not supported here, however. They’re both well-protected, and quite frankly, both will serve you well.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Performance
The same processor is included in both of these phones. They’re powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. The two phones also have the same amount of RAM, 12GB. Both are using LPDDR5X RAM, in addition to UFS 4.0 flash storage. So, based on this, the performance should be basically identical between them. They have the same SoC, RAM, flash storage, and also similar software too.
We haven’t really had the chance to use the Galaxy S25 Edge extensively, so we’ll talk far more about its performance in our full review. However, the phone does seem to be just as snappy as the Galaxy S25+, as expected… and that’s a good thing. The Galaxy S25+ offers outstanding performance and can handle anything you throw at it with ease. Yes, that includes gaming as well, even demanding games.
Heat was never an issue with the Galaxy S25+, though it remains if that will be the case with the Galaxy S25 Edge. The ‘Edge’ model is much thinner in comparison, so we wonder if the heat dissipation will be as good. As already mentioned, more details will follow in our full review, which is coming.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge features a 3,900mAh battery on the inside. The Galaxy S25+, on the other hand, includes a 4,900mAh unit. Despite the fact they have the same display size and performance-related specs, the Galaxy S25+ has a lot larger battery. Its battery life is actually great, at least it was when we used it following its launch. The device was able to hit truly high screen-on-time levels without a problem. For some people, it can even serve for two days on a single charge.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to offer notably less in the battery department. That 3,900mAh does seem to be quite tiny for what that phone offers. Samsung could have done a good job with optimization, but even then… we’re not confident in the long run. We will stay optimistic, though, as who knows, it may end up offering solid battery life in the end.
When it comes to charging, the ‘Plus’ model has the upper hand. The Galaxy S25 Edge supports 25W wired and Qi wireless charging. The Samsung Galaxy S25+ comes with 45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. The Galaxy S25 Edge goes from 0 to 55% in half an hour. The Galaxy S25+ can reach 75% in that amount of time. Yes, it will charge faster up to 100% too. Neither phone comes with a charger in the retail box, though.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25+: Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge features a 200-megapixel main camera (f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size), along with a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2 aperture) on the back. So it has two cameras overall, there is no telephoto camera or a periscope telephoto camera included here.
The Galaxy S25+, on the other hand, ships with three rear cameras. A 50-megapixel main camera (f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor size) sits alongside a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor size, 120-degree FoV). The third camera on the back here is a 10-megapixel telephoto unit (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.94-inch sensor size, 3x optical zoom).
The ‘Edge’ model does have the advantage in terms of the main camera. It should, by all logic, offer similar photos as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which has the same camera on the back. It should do a bit better job in daytime, with less saturation and sharpening. Something similar can be said for low-light, but we’ll have to test it out to be sure. Who knows, it could end up offering something entirely different.
The ultrawide camera performance between these two phones should be quite similar. That telephoto camera on the ‘Plus’ model is not great, that’s for sure, but it’s better than nothing. The Galaxy S25 Edge relies on digital crop from the main camera, as it doesn’t include a telephoto camera of any kind.
Audio
You will find stereo speakers on both of these smartphones. The ones on the Galaxy S25+ are very good, actually. They’re loud enough and offer good output. We’re not sure about the Galaxy S25 Edge speakers just yet, but it’s possible Samsung had to compromise due to the phone’s thinness.
You will not find a headphone jack on either of the two phones. You can either use their Type-C ports for wired audio connections or opt for Bluetooth. Both smartphones support Bluetooth 5.4, in case you were wondering.
