The Galaxy S25 Edge is generating buzz as potentially the slimmest smartphone from Samsung, with anticipated availability around late April 2025. Initial speculation suggested a streamlined 7-core CPU variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but recent evidence indicates a different reality.
Galaxy S25 Edge Confirmed to Utilize 8-Core Snapdragon 8 Elite
Benchmark data reveals that the Galaxy S25 Edge, identified by model number SM-S937B, features the full 8-core CPU version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite. This information comes from a Geekbench listing (via Roland Quandt) detailing the device’s processor, RAM, OS, and performance metrics. The phone is equipped with 12GB of RAM and operates on Android 15, incorporating One UI 7.0.
The processor’s prime cores appear to be clocked at 4.47GHz, while the performance cores seem to operate at 3.53GHz. This mirrors the Snapdragon 8 Elite For Galaxy chip found in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The device achieved scores of 2,806 in Geekbench 6’s single-core CPU test and 8,416 in the multi-core CPU test.
Galaxy S25 Edge: Rumored Specifications
Reports suggest that the Galaxy S25 Edge could be incredibly thin at 5.84mm, and potentially even lighter than the standard Galaxy S25. If accurate, its weight would be less than 162g. The phone is also rumored to boast a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a peak brightness of 2,600 nits, shielded by Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and incorporating an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to have a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP front-facing camera. Powering the device is a 3,900mAh battery, supporting 25W fast charging.
The revealed specifications and benchmark scores provide more clarity on the processing power and design direction of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge.