Samsung Galaxy S25: The thinnest smartphone that puts Apple under pressure!

Samsung Galaxy S25: The thinnest smartphone that puts Apple under pressure!

On May 20, 2025, Samsung introduced the new Galaxy S25 Edge, which boasts impressive technical specifications. With a thickness of just 5.8 millimeters and a weight of 163 grams, it is one of the slimmest smartphones on the market. In comparison, the sister model, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, is slightly more robust with a thickness of 8.2 millimeters and a weight of 219 grams. This model also offers advanced features such as a stylus, a third camera and a larger battery, which makes it more interesting for many users. The launch of the S25 Edge aims to get ahead of Apple, which is also working on a thinner iPhone model, expected this fall.

The first tests of the Galaxy S25 Edge show positive results overall, although the marketing claim about the phone's thickness raises some concerns. However, competition is strong, especially given recent testing of devices from Apple and Samsung.

Direct comparison: Samsung Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16

A comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 and the iPhone 16, which was also recently introduced, shows that the Galaxy S25 is superior in many aspects. According to Chip, the S25 offers a 6.2-inch OLED display that impresses with its high sharpness, brightness and color reproduction. It also supports a refresh rate of 120 Hertz, while the iPhone 16 stays at 60 Hertz, making the user experience on the Galaxy S25 smoother.

Another advantage of the Galaxy S25 is the more powerful AI, which offers functions such as the magic eraser and translation tools. Tests show that this AI is superior in many areas to “Apple Intelligence”, which was not yet officially available in Germany at the time of the test. Unlike the iPhone 16, which digitally enlarges images, the Galaxy S25 offers a telephoto zoom lens that enables 3x zoom without significant loss in image quality.

Market and user preferences

Important aspects of smartphones include not only design, but also camera quality, processor performance and battery life. While the iPhone 15 is known for its A16 Bionic chipset and high-resolution camera, the Galaxy S25 Ultra scores with its excellent performance and long battery life. In a market where there are over 9,000 models from different manufacturers, as observed on PhonesData, it is crucial to recognize the respective strengths of the devices and take individual user needs into account.

Overall, the smartphone world remains an arena of rapid change in which manufacturers continually try to exceed user expectations. With the new Galaxy S25 Edge and developments in Apple's warehouse, the competition will remain exciting in 2025.