Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: Price, specs and cheapest plans

The launch of the Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is only a few weeks away. If you're unsure whether the new device is what you're looking for, we're here to help you find your way. In this guide, we've compiled a full rundown of everything you need to know about Samsung's thinnest Galaxy smartphone to date.

Regardless of whether you're after the more general gist or an in-detail breakdown of the specs, we've got you covered. From how it compares to the Galaxy S25 Ultra to when you can get your hands on the device and how much it will cost in Australia, here's everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge.

Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are all offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on a plan. No matter which telco you go with, you can pick from a 24-month plan or a 36-month plan. A 36-month plan will always be cheaper, but it means you're paying your phone off over a longer period of time. A 24-month plan is more expensive, but you'll own your Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge quicker. 

Here's a look at 36-month plans for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge:

Here are 36-month plans for 512GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: 

If you'd prefer a shorter repayment term, here are 24-month plans for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge:

Here are 24-month plans for the 512GB Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge:

If you were hoping that Samsung's new Galaxy S25 Edge might have a price-tag to match its slimmer form-factor, I've got some bad news. When it comes to the asking price, the new device slots in right above the starting price of the Galaxy S25 Plus and just below the starting price of the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Here's a sense of how the price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge fits into the roster of Samsung smartphones:

Although the specs above are nothing to scoff at, the Galaxy S25 Edge is built to thrill those who long for the days of slimmer smartphones. The story here is one built on trade-offs and your mileage with the device may vary based on how willing to live with the downsides that often come with a more compact form-factor. 

• Slimmer: At 5.8mm, this is Samsung's thinnest Galaxy smartphone ever.
• Lighter: The Galaxy S25 Edge is almost lighter than the Galaxy S25 at 163g
• More megapixels: The main camera sensor on Samsung's slim smartphone is almost a match for the 200MP one found on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but it doesn’t feature as many additional lenses which may limit its versatility.
• Smaller battery: The battery inside the Galaxy S25 Edge is the smallest in the lineup at just 3900mAh.
• Seven years of security updates: This is great to see but the same as the other Galaxy S25 devices.
• Starts at $1,849. That's more expensive than the starting price for the Galaxy S25 Plus but a little cheaper than the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Although the main selling point for Samsung's latest smartphone is that it comes in a lean and lightweight form-factor, there's not all that much to say about the design aside from the numbers involved.

The Galaxy S25 Edge clocks in at 5.8mm, which is about a millimeter and a half thinner than the Galaxy S25. In terms of weight, Samsung's subtractions have left Galaxy S25 Edge at a lean 163g. Although that's actually a gram heavier than the standard Galaxy S25, that figure is down on 190g of the Galaxy S25 Plus.

Despite that contraction in size, the screen on the Galaxy S25 Edge is a match for the AMOLED display found on Samsung's plus-sized premium phone. It's 6.7-inches in size with FHD resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. 

The screen on the Galaxy S25 Edge also comes with Corning's Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 protection on the front, which offers 1 meter of drop protection. That's better than nothing but it is a step down from the 2.2 meters of drop protection offered by the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 found on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Despite that leaner form-factor, the Galaxy S25 Edge is more-or-less as powerful as its siblings. As with the standard Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus, the Galaxy S25 Edge comes in two storage configurations. Those who want to pay less are stuck with 256GB while those willing to pay more can double that sum to 512GB for a premium.

Under the hood, Samsung's slimmer smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy processor and 12GB of RAM. That's the good news.

The bad news is that the Galaxy S25 Edge doesn't seem built to compete with its siblings on battery life. On the inside, the handset is kitted out with a 3900mAh battery. That's 100mAh smaller than the one found in the Galaxy S25, 1000mAh smaller than the battery inside the Galaxy S25 Plus and 1100mAh less than what you can get from the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Although there's plenty of DNA shared by the Galaxy S25 Edge and its siblings, one area where the new device stands out is the camera hardware.

The back of the Galaxy S25 Edge is host to a dual-lens setup that combines a 200MP wide angle lens with a 12MP ultrawide one. The former is almost a match for the primary lens on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. However, it's attached to a smaller sensor and lacks any sort of telephoto lens like the ones found on its siblings.

Even if the sheer number of megapixels involved is nothing to scoff at, it seems like the camera on the back of the Galaxy S25 Edge is an area where Samsung have cut back in order to achieve a thinner form-factor.  Where that trade-off in versatility leaves things remains to be seen. Stay tuned for our full review.

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge comes with 5G connectivity on par with what you can find in its siblings. Of course, you'll need to be located in an area with 5G coverage in order to actually make use of this feature. To see where is 5G available in Australia, use the coverage map below.

The only three mobile providers in Australia that offer Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge plans are the big three: Optus, Vodafone, and Telstra.

Regardless of which provider you pick, you plan will be structured the same way so be sure to pick the one that best suits your individual needs. Optus, Telstra, and Vodafone offer a variety of perks and plan features, which we'll cover below.

Firstly though, you'll want to consider coverage. When it comes to size, the Telstra network has a well-earned reputation for offering the widest coverage in Australia. Optus sits in second place and Vodafone is a close third thanks to a new network sharing agreement with Optus. As a result,Vodafone customers in regional and rural areas now use the Optus network.

Optus' smallest plan has a big 50GB of data, which is well above the average national usage. There's also data sharing if you have multiple plans on the same account, which can be handy for families. 

That said, Optus' Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge plans include more than just a bigger data allowance. The more expensive options also come with unlimited international calls to select destinations. That's great to have if you're looking to keep in touch with friends and family overseas. If you're planning to travel abroad yourself, Optus has good roaming add-ons too. You can score 5GB of data and unlimited local talk & text for $5 per day when roaming in select countries.

It's also worth remembering that Optus mobile plans come with no data overage fees. If you go over your monthly data limit, you won't incur any unexpectedly high fees but you will have you speed capped at 1.5Mbps until the end of your current billing cycle. 

Optus customers also get discounted access to Optus Sport, and access to SubHub – a platform that lets you combine multiple subscription services (such as Netflix, Microsoft 365, and others) into a single bill, along with a 5% or 10% discount, depending on whether you sync two or three-or-more services.

Vodafone's Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge plans are just a little cheaper than Optus when it comes to pricing. Like Optus, the smallest plan is 50GB (excluding promotions), which is much higher than the average national usage. All its plans come with unlimited international texts to select countries, and the more-expensive plans have international call inclusions.

Again, as with Optus, there's plenty of data and perks like no excess data fees. Instead of cutting you off, Vodafone slows your connection to 2Mbps once you pass your monthly limit. This is slightly faster than the 1.5Mbps speed cap that Optus and Telstra employ. However, like its rivals, Vodafone's plans don't include any data banking or rollover for unused data.

That said, you can share data between multiple Vodafone mobile plans if they are attached to the same account. You'll also save between 5% and 20% off your total monthly bill, depending on how many services you bundle together. This discount doesn't include any hardware repayments but it's a neat bonus regardless.

In any case, Vodafone's best feature is its international roaming. For just $5 per day, you can use your phone as you normally would while overseas. This kicks in automatically when our phone connects to an overseas network and lasts for 24 hours. It's one of the best roaming options on the market for both value and ease-of-use.

On the other hand,  Vodafone's biggest drawback is network coverage. Its 4G network is only slightly smaller than the other two networks (98.4% population coverage for Vodafone, compared to the 99.7% of Telstra and 98.5% of Optus), its 5G network is small enough that Vodafone is the only major network provider to hold back on publishing clear 5G coverage figures. 

Telstra's Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge plans are the most expensive, but Australia's biggest telco is also well known for its wider network coverage and all the perks you'd expect given the premium price.

Once again, the smallest plan has 50GB. This is far higher than the average Australian uses each month and while there are no overage charges for going past your data limit (instead you're slowed to 1.5Mbps), there's no data banking or rollover to let hang onto your unused data. Fortunately, as with the other big three providers, you can share data between up to 10 mobile services on the same eligible account.

All Telstra's Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge plans come with 30 minutes of international calls to all destinations – not a lot of minutes, but without the usual limit on number of countries that are included. International calling packs are available for additional minutes.

Roaming is relatively easy to do, but not as affordable as Optus or Telstra in most circumstances. Traveling in New Zealand will cost you $5 per day, but most other countries are $10 per day. You'll get 2GB to use per day. 

Finally, you've got the Telstra Plus system. You earn points based on eligible plan payments. You can these put towards purchases from the Telstra Plus Rewards store, such as discounted movie tickets and sport events, pre-sales for concerts, and more.

In any case, Telstra's biggest selling point is still the size of its network.With a population coverage of 99.7% for 4G, Telstra sits ahead of Optus' 98.5% and Vodafone's 98.4%. When it comes to 5G, Telstra offers an even bigger lead. With 91% of the population covered with 5G, it's comfortably ahead of Optus' 80.5%. Meanwhile, Vodafone doesn't even publish clear 5G coverage stats, so there's no comparison to be made there.