Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the thinnest mainstream smartphone you can buy, and it's literally good for your pocket
What's more to be desired: a chunky, weighty phone with amazing battery life or a super-slim, light one with lesser battery life?
Samsung is trying to cover all bases. Its S25 Ultra and S25 Plus, as well as its large 'Fold' models, are all chonky beasts with fantastic battery life.
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