Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge have good 5G connectivity?

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The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge supports full 5G and Wi-Fi 7—but I want to be honest about some reported issues.

The good news first:

On paper and for most people, the S25 Edge has excellent connectivity. It supports both Sub-6 and mmWave 5G bands, which means it'll work on any 5G network. Wi-Fi 7 is the latest standard and incredibly fast when paired with a compatible router. Most users report no problems at all.

But some users are seeing issues:

There are scattered reports of 5G connections dropping, Wi-Fi disconnecting, and the phone showing full bars with no internet access. It's not widespread enough to call it a major defect, but it's worth mentioning because some people are experiencing it.

Why this might happen:

The S25 Edge is 5.8mm thin. That's amazing for pocket comfort but challenging for antenna design. There's simply less space for the antenna modules, and they might be positioned closer to heat-generating components. When the phone gets warm—which it does during heavy 5G use—it might throttle network performance.

If you run into problems:

Try resetting network settings (Settings > General Management > Reset > Reset Network Settings). Some users fixed their issues by updating APN settings from their carrier. One person reported going from frustrating connectivity to stable 150Mbps after a simple APN update.

The bottom line:

Most people will be fine. If you're buying this phone, test the connectivity during your return window. If you experience consistent issues in your area, you'll have time to return it or consider the Galaxy S25 Plus instead. For the majority of users, though, connectivity should be a non-issue.