Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is in its software era. Maybe the whole smartphone industry is, too, save for a few phones with hinges (Samsung’s included). But overall, we have exited the hardware-driven innovation cycle and are firmly in the midst of a software-based one.

With the Samsung Galaxy S25 series now available, the company’s attention is turning to its next handset, the Galaxy S25 Edge. The phone is expected to be a game-changer and will likely be marketed against Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air. Now we know better when the Samsung phone could be released.

The Galaxy S25 shares the same design, specs, and cameras as the larger S25+ (starting at $999.99). Measuring 5.78 by 2.78 by 0.28 inches (HWD) and 5.71 ounces, the S25 is just slightly smaller than last year's S24 (5.