Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra

[FiestaST]

Galaxy S25 Edge drop test shows why you should probably use a case

At a mere 5.8mm, the Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s thinnest phone to date, and its slender profile has naturally raised some durability concerns. We now have a drop test courtesy of PBKreviews, which shows that it can handle a few drops and scuffs but not as well as its bulkier siblings.

The Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 screen suffers cracks after the very first drop, though it remains functional. The titanium frame then takes a few scuffs in the next tumbles, but there’s no structural damage yet. The third drop manages to crack the Victus 2 glass back and also scuffs up the main camera sensor, but the phone is still fully operational.

Galaxy S25 Edge drop test shows why you should probably use a case

A screen protector would also be a solid investment if you're thinking of dailying the S25 Edge. At a mere 5.8mm, the Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s thinnest...

www.gsmarena.com

 

[naughty001]

Just signed up for the One UI 8 Beta program through the Samsung Members app.
Will do the update tonight when I get home. Its a 3.5GB update

very brave of you because if there are issues you have to live with them for a while until they are fixed - so not something i would like to do with a "daily driver" phone - normally the beta program is two to three months so stable would start becoming available in around 3 months or so ..... and then SA is like two to two and a half weeks behind the other large Samsung sales regions so personally i can wait for stable One UI 8.0 since i only have One UI7.0 for less than a month anyway

 

[killerbyte]

very brave of you because if there are issues you have to live with them for a while until they are fixed - so not something i would like to do with a "daily driver" phone - normally the beta program is two to three months so stable would start becoming available in around 3 months or so ..... and then SA is like two to two and a half weeks behind the other large Samsung sales regions so personally i can wait for stable One UI 8.0 since i only have One UI7.0 for less than a month anyway

I can roll back to One UI 7 if I want. Would just need to remove myself from the beta program and then use Smart Switch on my PC to push One UI 7 to the phone.

 

[naughty001]

Galaxy S25 Edge drop test shows why you should probably use a case

At a mere 5.8mm, the Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s thinnest phone to date, and its slender profile has naturally raised some durability concerns. We now have a drop test courtesy of PBKreviews, which shows that it can handle a few drops and scuffs but not as well as its bulkier siblings.

The Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 screen suffers cracks after the very first drop, though it remains functional. The titanium frame then takes a few scuffs in the next tumbles, but there’s no structural damage yet. The third drop manages to crack the Victus 2 glass back and also scuffs up the main camera sensor, but the phone is still fully operational.

Galaxy S25 Edge drop test shows why you should probably use a case

A screen protector would also be a solid investment if you're thinking of dailying the S25 Edge. At a mere 5.8mm, the Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s thinnest...

www.gsmarena.com

i'm a clumsy so and so ..... hence why i always use a case - but after all three of my Poco F1 cases died i did not bother getting one and i dropped the phone around 11 times thereafter (yes i counted) but with the plastic body and gorilla glass 5 it suffered not not a single crack, dent or scratch

with any of the Samsungs with the glass backs i would be even more fussy and anal about a good solid strong case - even more so with these thin jobbies - they seem stylish but very flimsy so its all a case of style over substance for me im afraid to say

 

[naughty001]

I can roll back to One UI 7 if I want. Would just need to remove myself from the beta program and then use Smart Switch on my PC to push One UI 7 to the phone.

thats cool then - seems worth the risk, and you get a sneak preview of upcoming features

 

[killerbyte]

i'm a clumsy so and so ..... hence why i always use a case - but after all three of my Poco F1 cases died i did not bother getting one and i dropped the phone around 11 times thereafter (yes i counted) but with the plastic body and gorilla glass 5 it suffered not not a single crack, dent or scratch

with any of the Samsungs with the glass backs i would be even more fussy and anal about a good solid strong case - even more so with these thin jobbies - they seem stylish but very flimsy so its all a case of style over substance for me im afraid to say

I am also a big believer in cases and screen protectors. I usually have both before I even unbox the phone.

 

[bar1]

Any recommendation for a case+qi2 battery for the ultra?is the Capella the best option?
I don't usually have cases on my phones but this one is very expensive+I am keen on those cool qi2 magnetic batteries.

 

[killerbyte]

Any recommendation for a case+qi2 battery for the ultra?is the Capella the best option?
I don't usually have cases on my phones but this one is very expensive+I am keen on those cool qi2 magnetic batteries.

I have this one: https://www.spigen.com/products/gal...al-ring-neo-one-magfit?variant=43472071721007

I dont have a QI2 battery for my phone, but I do use the case with this car mount and it holds!

 

[Gtx Gaming]

I have this one: https://www.spigen.com/products/gal...al-ring-neo-one-magfit?variant=43472071721007

I dont have a QI2 battery for my phone, but I do use the case with this car mount and it holds!

Such a nice looking case!

 

[killerbyte]

Such a nice looking case!

it really is. It feels nice in the hand too.

 

[bar1]

Looks good....can I get it in SA? or did you import it?

 

[killerbyte]

Looks good....can I get it in SA? or did you import it?

I live in the UK... sorry.

 

[bar1]

Can be imported from amazon for R650
not bad....

 

[Ϲhristopher]

Any recommendation for a case+qi2 battery for the ultra?is the Capella the best option?
I don't usually have cases on my phones but this one is very expensive+I am keen on those cool qi2 magnetic batteries.

I’m currently using the Spigen Capella, mainly because it was free. I’ve generally had Spigen cases over the past few years, and the quality is consistently good. The back is a bit slippery in this one, but the magnet works well.

 

[RogueTr00per]

I’m currently using the Spigen Capella, mainly because it was free. I’ve generally had Spigen cases over the past few years, and the quality is consistently good. The back is a bit slippery in this one, but the magnet works well.

I have the same for my S25 Ultra, haven't noticed the back is slippery because the sides are so grippy, but you're right, the back is definitely non-grippy plastic. 3 months later and I'm still very happy with the Capella, the best case I've ever had. I haven't tested out the MagFit functionality / Qi2 charging though.

 

[bar1]

I may have gotten a bit carried away with the accessories...

Case: Aries Collaborative Luminous Case

Aries Collaborative Luminous Case for iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max | PITAKA

Looking for the coolest MagSafe case for your iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max? Check out PITAKA x Aries collaborative luminous cases that can glow in the dark, adding luxury and fashion to your phone.

www.ipitaka.com

Megsafe wallet: G02 Magnetic Flip Wallet & Stand and G03 Multi-Tool Magnetic Metal Wallet | Frosted Cove

G03 Multi-Tool Magnetic Metal Wallet | Frosted Cover | MagSafe

aulumu G03 Magnetic Wallet with RFID protection, phone kickstand, and bottle opener. MagSafe compatible, holds cards and cash. Stylish, durable, and functional.

aulumu.com

G02 Magnetic Flip Wallet & Stand | MagSafe

The aulumu G02 has been designed primarily for a comfortable grip.Compared to other magsefa wallets, G02 has a slimmer size and a more comfortable grip. If slimness and grip are important to you, this is the perfect choice. not only a wallet, but also a stand Prop Up Horizontal and Vertical Flip...

aulumu.com

Takealot: 4 x smart tags 2
Powerbank: MeshPocket Qi2 Magnetic Charging Power Bank, Meshtastic

MeshPocket Qi2 Magnetic Charging Power Bank, Meshtastic Compatible

MeshPocket is a mobile power bank compatible with Meshtastic and supports Qi2 magnetic wireless charging protocol.

heltec.org

Really looking forward to this one as I always wanted to "play around" with meshtastic.
Lets see if they will actually deliver it as it's not easy ordering batteries/powerbanks for overseas.

 

[bar1]

What is the voucher some people mentioned on this thread?
How do I get it?

 

[RogueTr00per]

What is the voucher some people mentioned on this thread?
How do I get it?

There were different ones, some were S25 launch related, some were retailer specific and others were Samsung site related. I think most were time-limited, speaking under correction.

 

[FiestaST]

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, insiders say

Samsung experimented with the Galaxy S25 Edge – the light, slender flagship could have changed the course of Galaxy S design. But it seems that Samsung has misread the market and insiders are reporting disappointing sales for the Edge.

New phones are expected to have good sales during the first three months of availability, say the insiders. The Galaxy S25 Edge, which only launched at the end of May, has sold fewer units than expected and Samsung has reportedly lowered the production targets for it.

There was talk that next year the Edge will replace the Plus in the Galaxy S26 series. The Plus has historically been the weakest seller of the trio – we saw it this year, last year and the year before that too.

We can understand why Samsung would want to shake things up and find a better-selling model, but the Edge isn’t it – at least not this generation. It’s not yet clear whether Samsung will change course for 2026 or whether it will give the Edge design another shot.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, insiders say

Also, the company will try to stock up on next-gen foldables for the US market before the tariffs hit. Samsung experimented with the Galaxy S25 Edge – the...

www.gsmarena.com

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge sales ‘underwhelming’

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone that launched last month is selling fewer units than the company anticipated, TheElec has learned.The model was a so-called slim phone that was 5.8mm thick but sources said Samsung has considerably lowered the number of units it was producing this month.As new ph

www.thelec.net

 

[naughty001]

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, insiders say

Samsung experimented with the Galaxy S25 Edge – the light, slender flagship could have changed the course of Galaxy S design. But it seems that Samsung has misread the market and insiders are reporting disappointing sales for the Edge.

New phones are expected to have good sales during the first three months of availability, say the insiders. The Galaxy S25 Edge, which only launched at the end of May, has sold fewer units than expected and Samsung has reportedly lowered the production targets for it.

There was talk that next year the Edge will replace the Plus in the Galaxy S26 series. The Plus has historically been the weakest seller of the trio – we saw it this year, last year and the year before that too.

We can understand why Samsung would want to shake things up and find a better-selling model, but the Edge isn’t it – at least not this generation. It’s not yet clear whether Samsung will change course for 2026 or whether it will give the Edge design another shot.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is not selling well, insiders say

Also, the company will try to stock up on next-gen foldables for the US market before the tariffs hit. Samsung experimented with the Galaxy S25 Edge – the...

www.gsmarena.com

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge sales ‘underwhelming’

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone that launched last month is selling fewer units than the company anticipated, TheElec has learned.The model was a so-called slim phone that was 5.8mm thick but sources said Samsung has considerably lowered the number of units it was producing this month.As new ph

www.thelec.net

the concept is intriguing but i'm not sure if it was needed right now - especially since the price of the thing is pretty close to what is the ultimate phone that Samsung offers (the foldables are not the ultimate models - the Ultra is) - so if this thing was closer to an FE replacement at an FE price even with a lower SOC but with a far lower price and the same style of higher end software that the FE models provide with these sizes then i'm sure it would be selling in the millions but as something designed to compete with the Ultra but just being a neater smaller phone with loads of battery and camera compromises compared to ultimate flagships i reckon its days were numbered before it even launched