Despite myriad leaks and rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the cellphone stays a relative thriller in official phrases. We know its title, we all know it’s bought two cameras, and we all know it’s improbably slim, however within the months since its announcement at Galaxy Unpacked in January, Samsung has avoided sharing, effectively, something about its presumed iPhone 17 Air competitor.
For probably the most half, that didn’t change at MWC 2025, although in an unique interview with TechRadar through the Barcelona-based showcase, Samsung’s UK Marketing Director, Annika Bizon, did reveal that the Edge’s type issue (it’s rumored to measure simply 5.84mm thick) received’t come on the expense of sturdiness.
“I can’t say an excessive amount of, however what I’ll say is that [the Edge] is about stunning type issue. And there are two factors I need to make,” Bizon defined. “One is that it’s completely beautiful. And if you consider the expertise that’s going into that dimension of house, it’s fairly spectacular.
“The second factor I’ll say issues sturdiness. With something slim, sturdiness [has to come as part of the package]. Those are the 2 options [of the Edge] which might be thrilling [for us]. Well, I do know sturdiness is not thrilling – nevertheless it’s actually essential. So watch this house, as a result of there are some thrilling issues to return concerning this cellphone.”
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OK, nothing groundbreaking, nevertheless it does sound just like the Edge will carry one thing new to the desk concerning sturdiness, which matches up with a really particular design rumor we’ve heard already.
According to experiences, the Galaxy S25 Edge may break free from the remainder of the Galaxy S25 lineup by utilizing a ceramic rear panel as a substitute of Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Ceramic is harder than glass, so a totally ceramic or ceramic-infused glass panel would make sure that the Galaxy S25 Edge is extra proof against drops and knocks – essential for a cellphone of its rumored thickness.
This would additionally clarify why Samsung has maintained a ‘look don’t contact’ strategy with the Edge at each Galaxy Unpacked and MWC 2025, the place the cellphone was on show behind a barrier. Perhaps, if followers have been permitted to go hands-on with the system, they’d have the ability to really feel the distinction in rear panel materials, which is presumably one thing Samsung desires to maintain beneath wraps for a devoted reveal occasion.
Other rumored sturdiness specs for the Edge embrace an IP68 water and dirt resistance ranking and aluminum sides, which might match the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, in the meantime, makes use of Gorilla Glass Armor 2 and a titanium physique.
Why Edge? Why now?
As for why Samsung is bringing the Galaxy S25 Edge to market this 12 months – and in doing so shaking up its tried-and-tested product launch technique – Bizon places it right down to an in-house dedication to innovation and shopper curiosity in one thing new.
“The factor with slim telephones,” she explains, “is individuals need to know that they’re nonetheless getting excellent expertise. Innovation is in our DNA. It’s about the correct timing, and after we suppose a product is able to take to market, coupled with the truth that individuals do need type issue adjustments.
“We’ve seen that with foldables. We’re a model for everybody. And being an open model means you must have expertise that’s for everybody. Some individuals don’t need to change from a flat cellphone; some individuals love the Flip; some individuals love the Fold. There’s one thing for everybody, and I believe that’s the place Samsung is genuinely main the way in which.”
Bizon concluded: “The Edge is thrilling as a result of it’s a brand new type issue that’s fairly horny. It’s fairly totally different. And that’s enjoyable. It’s a enjoyable factor to have the ability to market, too. It’s completely beautiful, I’m tremendous enthusiastic about it.”
And as for the even-more-secretive Samsung Galaxy tri-fold: “I actually can’t let you know something,” Bizon confesses, “not until you need somebody to return round and seize me by the neck.” Suffice it to say, we stopped the interview there.
