There is nothing inherently wrong with the Galaxy S25 Edge, Samsung's ultra-thin Android phone. By that, I mean the Edge has a stunning display, excellent performance, and nice cameras. The software experience is rich in features, and it'll get 7 years of updates. I'm not going to delve deep into many of these specs because much of it remains the same as the Galaxy S25 series, which I reviewed early this year. But it's impossible to review this smartphone without looking at the full picture, and what the $1,100 asking price can get you these days. The S25 Edge's pitch is that it's a supremely thin and lightweight phone with a big screen'hardly the first time a company has attempted this feat. But it makes a crucial sacrifice to get there, one that I think most people will find baffling. At 5.8 mm thick, it's 2 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Plus and weighs 36 grams less, despite both screens sitting at 6.7 inches. Compared to Samsung's own Galaxy S25+, which shares the same screen...
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