I experienced that moment repeatedly while testing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. I’d glance into my bag, or note the lack of weight in my jacket pocket, and my stomach would drop. The phone isn’t there.

A Samsung rep has made quite a bold claim about its thin phone. The S25 Edge, which you might think of as the lightweight version of the S25, S25+, or S25 Ultra, is actually a "flagship" model. That's according to an interview with our colleagues at Tom's Guide published this week.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge drop test reveals durability insights. See how the lightest Samsung phone withstands real-world impacts.