Finally, the ultra-slim Galaxy S25 Edge The device that Samsung hinted at earlier this year is set to officially launch. The corporation plans to unveil the smartphone during an online Unpacked event scheduled for Monday, May 12.

Samsung introduced the S25 Edge at its Galaxy Unpacked event in January, and had models of the phone on display -- but no one could touch or get too close to them. The company had a similar hands-off display at Mobile World Congress In Barcelona in March. Finally, it seems we’re tantalizingly close to getting a glimpse of just how slim – and ideally lightweight – the newest member of the Galaxy series will be.

How to view the launch event for the Galaxy S25 Edge

Samsung's Virtual Unpacked Event for the S25 Edge is scheduled to take place online and will be conducted on Monday, May 12, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) .

The event will be streamed live on Samsung's YouTube channel , on Samsung.com and on the Samsung Newsroom .

We will provide all the live updates, so make sure to stay with us.

The unveiling of the S25 Edge occurs roughly three months following the debut of the standard model. Galaxy S25 , S25 Plus and S25 Ultra .

What features will the S25 Edge have?

When Samsung first teased the Galaxy S25 Edge, details were slimmer than the device itself. There have been plenty of rumors , mainly concerning the phone's battery life and camera capabilities. Given the limited space, how much battery power and what kind of camera specifications might Samsung include?

A disclosure from a German technology blog WinFuture Earlier this month indicates that the S25 Edge will feature a 3,900-mAh battery , which is less than both the baseline S25's 4,000-mAh battery and the S25 Plus' 4,900 mAh. We'll have to see if these leaks align with what Samsung unveils on Monday, and, if true, whether the company manages to improve battery efficiency so you don't really feel that difference.

Regarding the camera, Samsung's display models showed two lenses on the back. Subsequent rumors have suggested a 200-megapixel wide lens paired with a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens. Samsung has remained quiet on any specifics until now, but confirmed in a post Wednesday that the S25 Edge will indeed feature that 200-megapixel wide lens.

"Additionally, with the help of Galaxy AI, the camera morphs into an intelligent lens designed to identify significant elements for capturing new moments," Samsung further stated. The AI features will also be expanded. photo editing as well, it says.

Other rumors from leaker Evan Blass The S25 Edge is expected to have a weight of 163 grams, a thickness of 5.8 millimeters, and include a titanium frame, as well as a Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 screen. Additionally, it might come fitted with extra features. Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip.

Rumors also indicate that the Galaxy S25 Edge might feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2,130 x 1,440 pixels, along with 12 GB of RAM and either 256GB or 512GB of storage space. As always, we’ll need to wait for the actual specifications announced by Samsung on May 12th to confirm these details.

Why is Samsung making a thin Galaxy phone?

Why would anyone prefer having a slim phone in the first place?

Many smartphone manufacturers, ranging from Samsung to Apple to Oppo, are focusing on sleeker designs to attract prospective buyers. Oppo has introduced an extremely thin model. Find N5 foldable earlier this year, which it calls the "world's thinnest book-style foldable," measuring just 8.93mm thick when closed and 4.21mm thick when opened. Apple is rumored to be developing an IPhone 17 'Air' Version , a more slender (and likely lighter) iteration of its mobile device. At MWC 2025 , the phone manufacturer Tecno displayed its new offerings during an event. Spark Slim phone concept , with a handset that measures 5.75mm in thickness (thinner than a typical pencil) and weighs just 146 grams, as stated by the company.

But slim phones possess a big hurdle to overcome : Less space often means a smaller battery, scaled-back camera hardware and less storage. And as it so happens, those are three major factors to consider when people buy a new phone, according to a survey from August.

Nabila Popal, the senior director of data and analytics at IDC, explained to me during MWC in March that simply being slim isn’t enough—you must also include all the high-end characteristics expected from top-tier phones. The challenge for OEMs—device manufacturers—is figuring out how they will accomplish this without sacrificing crucial elements such as battery life and camera quality.

Popal additionally pointed out that the "slim is in" trend is mostly an effort by smartphone manufacturers to distinguish their offerings. AI This has also served as a method for businesses to differentiate their products, yet this approach has grown quite common. A remarkably slim smartphone might capture consumers' interest—and wallets—as a distinctive feature.

According to Samsung, their focus is on combining "flagship-caliber performance with top-notch portability," as stated in their announcement. They also mentioned, "Given our increasing dependence on these gadgets, we expect them to remain portable and light without compromising power and ingenuity."

Starting Wednesday, eligible customers who book the Galaxy S25 Edge could receive a $50 Samsung credit for the device.

We'll find out what's available starting from May 12.