I’ve been captivated by Samsung’s vision for foldable devices since the launch of the original Galaxy Fold. After a decade of monotonous slab phones, foldables offered a fresh, unconventional approach to smartphone design, enhancing functionality and versatility.
My work involves using all of Samsung’s flagship phones each year. However, none have lured me away from my beloved foldables. I’m primarily a Flip user and have remained loyal to these clamshell models for over four years.
Before foldables, I was a huge Galaxy Note fan, always preferring those devices over Samsung’s Galaxy S flagships. Even the Note series’ resurrection as the Galaxy S Ultra models couldn’t sway me from my foldables.
There’s much to appreciate about Samsung foldables, especially the Flip models. I value their versatility. Flex Mode has been particularly useful during my travels, allowing me to capture photos and videos without a tripod. The cover display is excellent for quickly sending messages or checking important widgets without unfolding the device.
I wouldn’t trade this functionality for a slab phone lacking unique benefits. It would feel like a downgrade from Samsung foldables, which not only look futuristic but have also proven reliable and addressed customer concerns.
However, something on the horizon might make me reconsider my loyalty to foldable phones. Thankfully, it also comes from Samsung. The Galaxy S25 Edge has already piqued my interest, and it’s not even officially released!
Could it tempt me away from the foldable life? As someone who appreciates great industrial design and engineering, I think it’s possible. These qualities drew me to foldables initially, and the Galaxy S25 Edge is already impressing me in both areas.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is expected to be remarkably thin. While official figures are unavailable, it’s rumored to be less than 6.0mm thin, with one report suggesting an impressive 5.84mm. It’s also said to weigh less than 160g.
If accurate, the Galaxy S25 Edge will be thinner and lighter than the Galaxy Z Flip 6. It won’t be a watered-down variant like the “FE” phones but a premium offering with the same Armor Aluminum frame as other flagships. I can only imagine how good it will feel to hold.
Samsung teased the Galaxy S25 Edge at its Unpacked event last month, showcasing it from a distance. The side profile alone is enough to make you want to pre-order immediately.
It’s a stunning design that combines beauty and brains. It will likely feature a special version of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, and a 3,900mAh battery. Packing flagship-level specs into Samsung’s thinnest phone yet showcases the company’s engineering prowess.
After foldables, the Galaxy S25 Edge is arguably one of Samsung’s boldest hardware ventures in the mobile market. It hints at the company’s past brilliance, when it readily embraced unique and unconventional ideas to stand out.
So, will I be smashing the pre-order button when the Galaxy S25 Edge launches? It’s a tough decision. My loyalty to foldables is strong, requiring significant motivation to switch. However, for the first time in years, a device is making me seriously consider it.
More likely, I’ll opt for the best of both worlds, as I use two separate Galaxy phones anyway. One of them will almost certainly be a Galaxy S25 Edge.
Ultimately, the decision hinges on hands-on experience, but the Galaxy S25 Edge is undeniably a compelling contender for my daily driver.