Samsung teased the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge on the finish of the Galaxy S25 Unpacked occasion in January however didn’t reveal any particulars concerning the fourth member of this yr’s Galaxy S sequence. The Edge was the star of the Galaxy S25 hands-on expertise that adopted the occasion, the place everybody wished to see the skinny handset greater than the rest. Individuals couldn’t contact the machine on the time.
Rumors that preceded the Unpacked occasion stated Samsung may deliver the Edge on the present however launch it solely in spring. The Korean large virtually confirmed these rumors by revealing nothing concerning the Edge apart from the identify and design.
Quick-forward to mid-March, we have now the primary value leak for the Galaxy S25 Edge, and it’s not unhealthy information. As anticipated, the telephone gained’t be as low cost as the bottom Galaxy S25 mannequin. However it gained’t be dearer than the Galaxy S25 Extremely, the most effective flagship telephone Samsung could make this yr.
In line with Korean-language information web site FNNews, the Galaxy S25 Edge will are available in two storage configurations: 256GB and 512GB. Samsung reportedly set the costs for the 2 variants at 1.5 million gained and 1.63 million gained, respectively. Consumers who preorder the telephone in Could, when it’ll supposedly be launched, will be capable of double the storage free of charge.
A direct conversion to US {dollars} is not going to give us the US value for the Galaxy S25 Edge. Nonetheless, the report factors out that the Galaxy S25 Edge value construction above would make it barely dearer than the Galaxy S25 Plus however cheaper than the Galaxy S25 Extremely. In different phrases, the Galaxy S25 Edge would be the second costliest mannequin of the Galaxy S25 sequence.
Samsung will doubtless apply the identical value construction to all markets the place the Galaxy S25 Edge will probably be obtainable, together with the US. Which means the Galaxy S25 Edge ought to be barely dearer than the Galaxy S25 Plus, which begins at $999 within the US.
On that word, the report says Samsung goes for a staggered launch to check the market’s response to the ultra-thin telephone. Samsung ought to launch the Galaxy S25 Edge in main markets like Korea and the US, however not all international locations the place the opposite three Galaxy S25 fashions can be found will get the Edge.
Effectively-known Samsung leaker Ice Universe additionally stated on X the Galaxy S25 Edge can be about as costly because the Plus mannequin. That makes the Edge an expensive telephone, that’s sure. Nonetheless, the value leaks counsel Samsung isn’t going too loopy.
Samsung may at all times attempt a a lot increased beginning value for the skinny telephone, hoping consumers can be excited sufficient concerning the diminished thickness and weight and ignore the drawbacks. In spite of everything, the purpose of introducing an ultra-thin telephone this yr is to draw extra shoppers who may in any other case ignore the extra “boring” Galaxy S25 telephones.
As a reminder, the Galaxy S25 Edge will function the identical high-end chip because the Galaxy S25 telephones, so it’ll be a real flagship. Nonetheless, the telephone will ship compromises. It’ll have solely two cameras on the again and a smaller battery.
Lastly, the Galaxy S25 Edge value leak is perhaps excellent news for the iPhone 17 Air coming in September. Apple may also wish to value it near the present beginning value of the iPhone 16 Plus, the mannequin the Air replaces. That will imply a $899 beginning value for the Air, although I wouldn’t be shocked if Apple tried to go for a barely increased price ticket, understanding that some consumers can pay it.
Samsung ought to launch the Galaxy S25 Edge in April, so there’s loads of time to see extra value leaks for different worldwide markets till then.
