I've used the S25 Edge for two weeks as my daily driver, testing it in various scenarios. Here are my thoughts:
The phone looks stunning. I picked up the "Jetblack" variant (the only one available at time of purchase). At 163 grams, it is considerably lighter than other flagships. This is definitely noticeable in daily use; with heavier phones, my wrist would often hurt after prolonged use, but not here. The edges are also relatively "soft", I’ve never felt like the phone was cutting into my hand. (unlike the surface duo)
The screen is wonderful. Images are sharp, colors are accurate, and the pixel density is significantly higher than my Pixel 9 Pro XL. HDR content looks great with decent peak brightness.
I haven't experienced any lag, thanks to the new Snapdragon 8 Elite. It runs Genshin Impact quite well, though it can get quite hot during prolonged sessions.
You can't talk about performance without talking about: the battery. It is small, almost comically so.
I get about 6 hours of screen on time. (with AOD enabled and no battery saver).
I have gotten used to taking my power bank with me, but that defeats the point of having such a thin, portable phone.
The cameras perform well but struggle in less-than-ideal conditions.
The 200MP shooter is excellent, but the 12MP Ultrawide feels weak for this price point, with a noticeable quality drop compared to the main lens.There is also no optical zoom, which is a letdown.
Verdict Overall, I'm impressed with what they've been able to fit into such a small footprint.
However, due to the battery life and camera limitations, I would only recommend this phone to two types of people:
those who want to take high-res pictures of their cat regularly, and those who prioritize media consumption.
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