In a much-anticipated event over the weekend, Samsung took the tech world by storm with the unveiling of its latest flagship device: the Galaxy S25 Edge. Touted as the thinnest Galaxy phone ever created, the device combines groundbreaking design with powerful performance upgrades and a host of innovative features — including a new NFC-based peer-to-peer payment system that could redefine mobile transactions.
A New Standard for Smartphone Design
The Galaxy S25 Edge is just 5.1 mm thick, making it the slimmest phone in Samsung’s lineup and one of the most compact premium smartphones on the market. The device features a virtually bezel-less 6.9” Dynamic AMOLED display that curves more sharply at the edges than its predecessor, offering a more immersive viewing experience. Samsung also introduced a new “LiquidMetal” alloy frame, increasing durability without adding weight.
The phone is powered by the Exynos 2500 Ultra chip, developed in-house and optimized for AI-intensive tasks, such as real-time language translation, AI photography enhancements, and local LLM processing for personal assistant tasks that work offline.
A Leap in Mobile Payments
Arguably the most surprising announcement was the launch of Samsung PeerPay, a decentralized NFC payment system that allows users to transfer funds securely between devices without requiring an internet connection or third-party apps. This feature is aimed at emerging markets and scenarios where connectivity is limited — or where users want a fast, direct, and private way to exchange money.
Samsung’s new payment system uses tokenized encryption and time-limited access codes, ensuring that transactions are both secure and verifiable. The company confirmed it is already working with several fintech firms in Asia and Africa to roll out PeerPay integrations for digital wallets, mobile banking, and microfinancing.
AI and Sustainability at the Core
The Galaxy S25 Edge runs on One UI 7, with deep integration of Galaxy AI, Samsung’s native AI assistant. It can summarize emails, schedule meetings across multiple apps, and even edit photos and videos automatically. Samsung claims that 60% of the phone’s software operations now run on-device, reducing latency and improving user privacy.
In line with Samsung’s 2025 sustainability goals, the S25 Edge uses 80% recycled materials in its aluminum frame and includes a charger that automatically adjusts energy output to minimize waste. Even the packaging is fully biodegradable.
Global Availability
The Galaxy S25 Edge will be available in four colors — Moon Silver, Graphene Gray, Ocean Blue, and Sakura Pink — with preorders starting on May 15 in South Korea, the U.S., and Europe. Prices start at $1,199 for the 256GB model, with a 1TB version available for power users.
