Samsung adds the Galaxy S25 Edge to their Galaxy S Series
Designed for trendsetters who seek the unconventional, the Galaxy S25 Edge is a new category-defining smartphone that offers you all the goodness of the Galaxy S Series in a slim built that weighs close to nothing.
With a thin 5.8mm chassis and a weight of 163g, the Galaxy S25 Edge reimagines every element of smartphone design for an even more compact and convenient experience while still providing protection for everyday use in its latest Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, which delivers engineered toughness for the front display.
Image courtesy of Samsung Singapore.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is able to keep its cool too after sustained use, thanks to a reconfigured vapor chamber that is now thinner yet broader for steady heat dissipation.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform for Galaxy, you'll be able to get on-device AI processing capabilities and reliably fast performance all day. It provides efficient AI image processing as well, with ProScaler, which delivers a 40% improvement in display image scaling quality, while incorporating Samsung's customised mobile Digital Natural Image engine.
Image courtesy of Samsung Singapore.
In addition to the new slim build, the Galaxy S25 Edge also comes with a great camera system featuring a 200MP wide lens that offers ultra-high resolution for sharper photos and clearer shots with large pixel size even in low-light environments, and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor for autofocus to deliver detailed macro photography.
It also uses the same ProVisual Engine that was optimised for the Galaxy S25 with pro-grade enhancements, such as ensuring sharp details for clothes or pants and natural, true-to-life skin tone in portraits.
You even get access to Galaxy AI-powered editing features, which include Audio Eraser and Drawing Assist, Google Gemini and AI experiences to help with everyday productivity.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is available for pre-order now at $1,628 (12GB + 256GB) and $1,808 (12GB + 512GB), and comes in a range of colours including Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack and Titanium Icyblue.
You can pre-order through the Samsung Online Store, Samsung Shop App, Samsung Experience Stores, and Samsung Official Store on Lazada, Shopee and TikTok.
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