hello. This is Technologytodaynow. Just yesterday, the Galaxy S25 Edge was launched. There’s news that the Edge model could be included in the regular lineup, so we’re going to take a closer look.
Will Galaxy S26 Edge finally join the main lineup?
All-time Thin, Galaxy S25 Edge’s Amazing Specifications
Samsung’s ultra-slim smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, has finally been unveiled. At 5.8mm, it is the thinnest Galaxy ever, and despite having a 6.7in display, which is larger than the Galaxy S25 base model, it boasts outstanding performance due to its lightweight weight of 163g and Snapdragon 8 Elite. It is also durable thanks to the application of Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2. In addition, it can be reliably used in a variety of everyday environments with a powerful titanium frame and IP68 rating water and dust resistance.
Camera performance has also been enhanced to the level of the S25 Ultra. It is equipped with a 200-megapixel ultra-high resolution wide-angle camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and can capture wide frames at once. In addition, it has added an autofocus (AF) function for projection, allowing users to shoot from a creative perspective. The nitography feature offers a pixel size that is about 40 percent larger than that of the Galaxy S25 base and S25 Plus, accepting more light, resulting in crisp photos. The next-generation ‘Professional Visual Engine’ improves clarity and detail, allowing users to express their natural skin tone when taking portrait pictures.
Galaxy S25 Edge release information and pre-booking benefits
The pre-order for the Galaxy S25 Edge will run from the 14th to the 20th, and the official launch will begin on the 23rd. Since there is a double storage benefit for pre-order, pre-ordering is likely to be economical given the uncertainty of the battery.
The product introduction page of Samsung Electronics’ official website introduced long-lasting battery performance, but according to the specifications of the official website, the S25 Edge’s battery supports up to 24 hours of video playback and provides about 86% of battery usage time compared to the S25 basic model.
Edge model that was expected to be a light ultra model
When the news first broke about the Edge, it was called the Galaxy S25 Slim at the time. At the time, we expected it to be a lighter Ultra model than the current Edge. According to rumors, it was originally intended to be released as a thin Ultra, but after word spread that the iPhone 17 Air would come out incredibly thin, it has been changed to make it as thin as the current Edge. However, it is unclear whether the Galaxy S26 will really maintain that direction, but for now, there seems to be a chance that the Edge model could at least be promoted to the main lineup in the Galaxy S26 series.
Is the era of the Galaxy S26 Edge coming? Possibility of replacing the Plus model
According to a report by domestic IT media outlet The Elec, the Edge model of the Galaxy S26 series is expected to be included in the regular Galaxy lineup, replacing the Plus model. According to the report, the development project name of the Galaxy S26 series is NPA and is currently in the early stages of development, but Samsung Electronics is planning to include the Edge model in the Galaxy S26 series that will be released next year, and it is highly likely that it will replace the Plus model, which has recorded the lowest sales in the Galaxy S series for several years.
This year’s target shipment for the S25 series is 37.7 million units, with the Ultra model accounting for 17.4 million units, the base model for 13.6 million units, and the Plus model for 6.7 million units, making the Plus model significantly smaller in volume compared to the other models. Before the Ultra model was introduced, the Plus model was the flagship version, and due to its larger display, it was more popular than the base model. However, with the introduction of the Ultra option, the Plus model has become merely a larger-screen version of the base model, leading to decreased demand. Consumers who want a large display now tend to choose the Ultra over the Plus, resulting in a noticeable shift in preference.
Galaxy S26 Edge, the last variable to overcome?
If the Plus model is indeed replaced by the Edge model as rumored, each model in the lineup will have its own unique appeal. However, there is a variable to consider. If the Galaxy S25 Edge fails to succeed in the market, Samsung might stick with its current lineup of the base, Plus, and Ultra models. According to recent reports, Apple is also taking a cautious approach with the iPhone 17 Air, as its success is uncertain. Only 10% of the iPhone 17 series production is allocated to the Air model. It will be interesting to see if the Galaxy S25 Edge can succeed and become part of the main lineup for the S26 series.