Galaxy S25 Edge - Genuine 1 week. I know who it's for.

Summary

In this video, the creator shares their first impressions of the Samsung S25 Edge, focusing on its surprising lightness despite its large 6.7-inch display. The reviewer explores battery life, performance, and user experience over several days, noting how the phone’s thinness makes it easy to handle despite its large size. However, the reviewer points out battery issues, especially during heavy usage, while praising the design and haptic feedback. Ultimately, the S25 Edge is positioned as a phone for those seeking luxury and elegance, with compromises made to achieve its stunning, thin form factor.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Samsung device is surprisingly light for its size, especially with its massive 6.7-inch display.
• 😀 The user’s initial skepticism was about the phone’s battery life due to its smaller 3900 mAh battery, but it surprisingly lasted longer than expected.
• 😀 Despite the small battery, the phone performs well with up to 4 hours of screen time on Wi-Fi and more than 8 hours of screen on time in certain conditions.
• 😀 The user finds the phone's thinness and design to be a major selling point, as it makes handling the large screen much easier.
• 😀 The phone’s Dex mode works well, allowing for productivity on the go, although it drains battery quickly.
• 😀 The phone’s ease of use and portability have made the user want to keep using it, even despite some of its battery drawbacks.
• 😀 The user experienced rapid battery drain on a particular day with just 3 hours of screen time and 85% battery use, likely due to extended phone calls.
• 😀 The thin profile of the device makes it comfortable to use one-handed, which is a significant advantage over other large phones.
• 😀 The user suspects the phone is aimed at high-end consumers who value design and elegance over functional specifications like battery size.
• 😀 Despite some complaints from other tech reviewers, the user appreciates Samsung's decision to add this phone to their lineup without replacing the S25 Plus, which allows consumers more choice.
• 😀 There are a few compromises in the phone's design due to its thinness, such as smaller speakers and slightly reduced bass, but these are acceptable for the sleek form factor.

Q & A

Why is the speaker surprised by the S25 Edge's weight?

The speaker is surprised because, despite having a large 6.7-inch display, the phone feels incredibly light. This defies expectations for such a big phone, as it should normally feel heavier.

What was the speaker's initial skepticism regarding the S25 Edge?

The speaker was initially skeptical about the battery life, especially considering the phone has a smaller 3900mAh battery, which is less than the regular S25's battery.

How did the S25 Edge perform with battery life during the speaker's first few days of use?

The speaker was pleasantly surprised, as the phone consistently provided more than 4 hours of screen-on time, even with a smaller battery. However, most of this use was on Wi-Fi, which uses less power.

What feature of the S25 Edge did the speaker test during their use at a cafe?

The speaker tested the Dex mode feature, which allows the phone to function like a desktop computer. They used it to write the video script while at the cafe.

What did the speaker notice about battery performance on the fifth day of use?

On the fifth day, the speaker experienced the worst battery performance so far, using 85% of the battery with only 3 hours of screen-on time. They also spent more time on calls, which seemed to heavily drain the battery.

What does the speaker suggest as a potential solution for consumers wanting to experience the S25 Edge's design?

The speaker suggests that Samsung should offer short-term loaner programs, allowing people to use the phone for a few hours or a day to experience its unique design and functionality before making a purchase.

What is the speaker's opinion on the target market for the S25 Edge?

The speaker believes the S25 Edge targets consumers with a lot of money who want a phone that looks elegant and stylish without the bulk of other flagship phones. It's not necessarily for the average tech consumer.

How did the S25 Edge perform with tasks like social media and YouTube?

The phone handled light tasks like social media and YouTube well, with the speaker achieving up to 5 hours of screen-on time. However, more intensive tasks like phone calls seemed to significantly reduce the battery life.

What are the compromises that the speaker noticed due to the phone's thin profile?

The compromises include the speakers, which sound tinny and lack bass, and the battery, which isn't as powerful due to space constraints in the thin design.

What feature of the camera stood out to the speaker on the S25 Edge?

The speaker was impressed that Samsung managed to fit a 200MP camera from the S25 Ultra into the thin design of the S25 Edge, which could have been a challenge due to the limited space in the phone.