Subj : Exclusive: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will have durability to ma To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Thu Mar 06 2025 18:00:08 Exclusive: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge will have durability to match its sexy form Date: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:56:09 +0000 Description: At MWC 2025, Samsung executive Annika Bizon teased the durability credentials of the upcoming Galaxy S25 Edge. FULL STORY ====================================================================== Despite myriad leaks and rumors surrounding the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge , the phone remains a relative mystery in official terms. We know its name, we know its got two cameras, and we know its improbably slim, but in the months since its announcement at Galaxy Unpacked in January, Samsung has refrained from sharing, well, anything about its presumed iPhone 17 Air competitor. For the most part, that didnt change at MWC 2025, though in an exclusive interview with TechRadar during the Barcelona-based showcase, Samsungs UK Marketing Director, Annika Bizon, did reveal that the Edges form factor (its rumored to measure just 5.84mm thick ) wont come at the expense of durability. I cant say too much, but what I will say is that [the Edge] is about beautiful form factor. And there are two points I want to make, Bizon explained. One is that its absolutely stunning. And if you think about the technology thats going into that size of space, its pretty impressive. The second thing Ill say concerns durability. With anything slim, durability [has to come as part of the package]. Those are the two features [of the Edge] that are exciting [for us]. Well, I know durability isn't exciting but its really important. So watch this space, because there are some exciting things to come regarding this phone. @techradar Strange Times, Dark Days - Isla June OK, nothing groundbreaking, but it does sound like the Edge will bring something new to the table regarding durability, which matches up with a very specific design rumor weve heard already. According to reports, the Galaxy S25 Edge could break away from the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup by using a ceramic rear panel instead of Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Ceramic is tougher than glass, so a fully ceramic or ceramic-infused glass panel would ensure that the Galaxy S25 Edge is more resistant to drops and knocks crucial for a phone of its rumored thickness. This would also explain why Samsung has maintained a look dont touch approach with the Edge at both Galaxy Unpacked and MWC 2025, where the phone was on display behind a barrier. Perhaps, if fans were permitted to go hands-on with the device, theyd be able to feel the difference in rear panel material, which is presumably something Samsung wants to keep under wraps for a dedicated reveal event. Other rumored durability specs for the Edge include an IP68water and dust resistance rating and aluminum sides, which would match the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 Plus . The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra , meanwhile, uses Gorilla Glass Armor 2 and a titanium body. Why Edge? Why now? (Image credit: Future/Viktoria Shilets) As for why Samsung is bringing the Galaxy S25 Edge to market this year and in doing so shaking up its tried-and-tested product release strategy Bizon puts it down to an in-house commitment to innovation and consumer interest in something new. The thing with slim phones, she explains, is people want to know that theyre still getting very good technology. Innovation is in our DNA. Its about the right timing, and when we think a product is ready to take to market, coupled with the fact that people do want form factor changes. Weve seen that with foldables. Were a brand for everyone. And being an open brand means you have to have technology thats for everyone. Some people do not want to change from a flat phone; some people love the Flip; some people love the Fold. Theres something for everyone, and I think thats where Samsung is genuinely leading the way. Bizon concluded: The Edge is exciting because its a new form factor thats quite sexy. Its quite different. And thats fun. Its a fun thing to be able to market, too. Its absolutely stunning, Im super excited about it. And as for the even-more-secretive Samsung Galaxy tri-fold : I really cant tell you anything, Bizon confesses, not unless you want someone to come around and grab me by the neck. Suffice it to say, we stopped the interview there. You might also like Best Samsung phones : top Galaxy handsets ranked Samsung Galaxy S25 review : the fastest small phone weve tested Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review : the ultimate Android ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/exclusive-the-samsung-g alaxy-s25-edge-will-have-durability-to-match-its-sexy-form --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .