The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge launched quite recently. It’s a new high-end smartphone from Samsung, and the first device we’ll compare it to is actually its sibling. In this article, we’ll compare the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. So, one of the highest-end phones from the company goes against its flagship sibling. There are some notable differences between these two phones, though.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra does have a number of advantages over the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge, on the other hand, has a couple of advantages of the ‘Ultra’ model. So, let’ see what’s what. We’ll kick things off by listing their specifications, and we’ll take it from there. Later on, we’ll be comparing their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 75.6 x 5.8 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 163 grams | 218 grams |
| Display | 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz (adaptive) | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB (LPDDR5X) | 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) |
| Main camera | 200MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, OIS, PDAF) | 200MP (wide, f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, OIS, multi-directional PDAF) |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, PDAF) | 50MP (f/1.9 aperture, 120-degree FoV, dual pixel PDAF) |
| Telephoto camera | N/A | 10MP (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.52-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom) |
| Periscope telephoto camera | N/A | 50MP (f/3.4 aperture, 1/2.52-inch sensor size, 0.7um pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom) |
| Selfie camera | 12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture) | 12MP (f/2.2 aperture, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 1.12um pixel size) |
| Battery size | 3,900mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, Qi wireless (charger not included) | 45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included) |
| Colors | Titanium Icyblue, Titanium Silver, Titanium Jetblack | Titanium Silver Blue, Titanium Black, Titanium White Silver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jade Green, Titanium Jet Black, Titanium Pink Gold |
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Design
It’s not difficult to see major design differences between these two phones. The Galaxy S25 Edge sets itself apart from all other Galaxy S25 phones, in a way, especially the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The Galaxy S25 Edge has a rounded frame than its sibling, while it has a centered dispaly camera hole up top, just like the ‘Ultra’ model. Both phones have flat displays with very thin bezels. Those bezels are also uniform, and their thickness is almost identical in comparison.
Both phones have a titanium frame and a glass backplate. In fact, the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is used on the back of both phones. They also have a flat frame all around. The physical buttons sit on the right-hand side of both phones. The power/lock key is placed below the volume up and down buttons. More differences are visible once we flip the two devices over, as the Galaxy S25 Ultra has more cameras and cutouts in general.
The Galaxy S25 Edge includes two vertically-aligned cameras, which are a part of the same camera island. They’re located in the top-left corner. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the flip side, has five separate cutouts that protrude directly from the phone’s backplate. Four of those are reserved for the phone’s cameras. We’ll talk more about the cameras themselves later on.
Both devices are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. The Galaxy S25 Edge is shorter, narrower, and considerably thinner than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It also has a 0.2-inch smaller display, which is worth noting. The ‘Edge’ model is also a lot lighter at 163 grams, compared to 218 grams of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The ‘Ultra’ model does have an S Pen stylus docked on the inside, while the ‘Edge’ does not.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Display
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge features a 6.7-inch QHD+ (3120 x 1440) LTPO AMOLED 2X display. That panel is flat, and it supports an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). It supports HDR10+ content as well. The screen-to-body ratio is at around 92%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. The Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 from Corning is here to protect this phone’s display.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, includes a 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel. That display is also flat, and it also offers an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). It supports HDR10+ content, and the peak brightness it can provide is 2,600 nits. The screen-to-body ratio is around 92%, while the display aspect ratio is 19.5:9. We’re looking at a resolution of QHD+ (3120 x 1440 here as well, while the Gorilla Armor 2 protection from Corning protects this panel.
Both of these displays are really good, actually. They’re both more than sharp enough, while they also have great viewing angles and touch response. They’re also vivid, and the blacks are as deep as you’d expect them to be. Both panels do get bright enough as well. The Galaxy S25 Ultra does have one major advantage in comparison, though, its anti-reflective properties, thanks to the Gorilla Armor 2. It’s a big difference, and it has that advantage over basically any other smartphone out there.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Performance
Both of these smartphones are fueled by the same processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy from Qualcomm. That is actually a 3nm chip from the company, and it comes with the Adreno 830 chip. That processor is backed by 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM in the case of the ‘Edge’ model. The Galaxy S25 Ultra ships with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM. That is the only model in the vast majority of markets, actually. Both smartphones come with UFS 4.0 flash storage.
The performance between them should be the same. At this point in time, we have not reviewed the Galaxy S25 Edge just yet, but we do expect similar performance. Yes, the Galaxy S25 Edge has less RAM, but that should not affect its day-to-day performance, not visibly. We expect it to be as snappy as the Galaxy S25 Ultra, and if that ends up being the case, it will offer top-tier performance.
That goes for gaming as well, actually. It will be interesting to see if the Galaxy S25 Edge can keep cool, though. The Galaxy S25 Ultra does not have a problem with that, not at all. The phone never had a problem with heat during our use, and was able to run basically every game that we’ve tried, even the most demanding ones. The Galaxy S25 Edge is just as powerful, we just hope that heat won’t be an issue.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battery
There is a 3,900mAh battery included inside the Galaxy S25 Edge. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, includes a 5,000mAh unit. The battery capacity inside the Galaxy S25 Edge is actually one of the biggest tradeoffs that the phone makes to be as thin and light as it is. It is a considerably smaller battery pack than the one the Galaxy S25 Ultra offers, even though the Galaxy S25 Edge’s display is not much smaller.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra offers outstanding battery life. That phone can easily hold a charge for two days’ worth of use for many people out there. If you’re a power user, it’s a different story, but it can still go the distance. We’ve managed to reach some truly high screen-on times with that phone. We don’t have high hopes for the Galaxy S25 Edge due to its battery capacity. We actually expect it to have the worst battery life in the Galaxy S25 series, but… who knows? We’ll have to wait and see.
When it comes to charging, the Galaxy S25 Edge supports 25W wired and Qi wireless charging. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, supports 45W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. Neither phone comes with a charger in the retail box. The Galaxy S25 Ultra can be fully charged in an hour. We’re not sure about the Galaxy S25 Edge yet, as we haven’t reviewed it. Based on what Samsung said, it can reach the 55% level in 30 minutes. For comparison’s sake, the ‘Ultra’ reaches a 65% level in that time. So yes, it will charge slower than the ‘Ultra’ model despite its battery size.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge includes two cameras on the back. A 200-megapixel unit (f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, PDAF, OIS) is the phone’s main camera. There is also a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/2.2 aperture) placed on the back of the phone. The Galaxy S25 Ultra, on the other hand, has four cameras on the back.
A 200-megapixel main camera (f/1.7 aperture, 1/1.3-inch sensor size, 0.6um pixel size, multi-directional PDAF, OIS) sits on the back, along with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera (f/1.9 aperture, 120-degree FoV). A 10-megapixel telephoto unit (f/2.4 aperture, 1/3.52-inch sensor size, 3x optical zoom, OIS) is also included, as is a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera (f/3.4 aperture, 1/2.52-inch sensor size, OIS, 5x optical zoom).
As you can see, the phones use the same main camera sensor, not to mention that they have the same lens on top of it. The same cannot be said about the ultrawide unit, however, that’s where the Galaxy S25 Ultra has the upper hand. The ‘Edge’ does not include a telephoto camera of any kind, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra has two telephoto cameras, one of which is a periscope telephoto unit. We do expect good performance from the Galaxy S25 Edge in the camera department, but we can’t really see it beating the Galaxy S25 Ultra overall, due to versatility. The ‘Ultra’ model has the hardware advantage, but we’ll see once we review the Galaxy S25 Edge. The main camera performance could/should be on par, though, it remains to be seen.
Audio
Both of these smartphones include stereo speakers on the inside. The ones on the Galaxy S25 Ultra are really good, actually, in both terms of loudness and output quality. We didn’t get a chance to test the ones on the Galaxy S25 Edge yet, but we do hope that they won’t suffer due to the phone’s thinness.
Neither phone has an audio jack. You can utilize their Type-C ports in order to connect your wired headphones, though, if you want. Alternatively, they both support Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless audio connectivity.
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