So, Samsung has revealed the new Galaxy S25 Edge, and yeah, it looks super sleek. It’s probably one of the thinnest flagship phones they’ve made. If design is your thing, you’re going to love how it feels and looks in the hand. But here’s the thing — while it’s packed with a massive 200MP main camera, that doesn’t automatically mean it’s the best camera phone out there.
Honestly, the focus on megapixels might be a bit overhyped this time. There’s no telephoto lens at all, which is kind of surprising for a flagship phone in 2025. You’re stuck with a 12MP ultrawide camera and a zoom that only goes from 0.6x to 10x — and that’s digital, not optical. So if you’re someone who loves zooming in on far-away subjects or taking sharp portrait shots, this phone might leave you a little disappointed.
The Camera Trade-Off Might Not Be Worth It for Some Users
Let’s be real, the 200MP sensor sounds amazing on paper, and it does give you some really detailed shots in good lighting. But the lack of a dedicated zoom or telephoto lens makes it feel like Samsung’s chosen to focus more on the specs than real-world camera flexibility.
Here’s what you should know:
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There’s no proper zoom lens — it’s all digital zoom.
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The ultrawide camera is okay at 12MP, but nothing special.
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Without a telephoto lens, portrait mode and long-distance shots won’t be as sharp or natural.
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You basically get one strong camera and a couple of “just okay” ones alongside it.
So yeah, if you’re the kind of person who takes all kinds of photos — from wide landscapes to close-up portraits or zoomed-in shots — this setup might feel a bit limiting.
It’s Slim, Premium, and Eye-Catching — But Is That Enough?
Samsung clearly wanted to make a statement with the S25 Edge’s design. It’s super slim, probably one of the slimmest phones we’ve seen from them, and it feels like they’ve really nailed the hardware. The build is clean and premium, and it’s the kind of phone that looks and feels expensive the moment you hold it.
But here’s the trade-off — making it this thin probably meant cutting back on certain things like extra lenses or bigger battery capacity. And for some people, those are features that matter more than just how thin a phone is.
So it really comes down to what you want in a phone. If you’re after something that looks great and takes solid daytime photos, the S25 Edge might still be worth checking out. But if you're a serious mobile photography fan, you might want to wait and see if the Ultra version delivers more versatility.
