Does the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge get hot during use?

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Yes, and honestly, this is something you should know before buying.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge runs noticeably warmer than other S25 models. It's not dangerously hot—the phone won't burn you or shut down—but it's warm enough that you'll feel it, and some people find it uncomfortable.

Why does it happen?

Simple physics. The Snapdragon 8 Elite is a powerful chip that generates heat. Normally, phones have thick bodies and large vapor chambers to spread and absorb that heat. The S25 Edge is 5.8mm thin—there's just less material to work with. Samsung did include a vapor chamber, but it can only do so much in such a tight space.

When is it worst?

Gaming is the most obvious one. Extended play sessions will make the phone uncomfortably warm, and you'll actually notice performance drops as the phone throttles the processor to manage heat. Benchmark tests show throttling kicks in within about 5 minutes of sustained heavy use.

But it's not just gaming. Reviewers report the phone feels warm during normal social media scrolling, especially if there's video content. Extended camera use heats it up fast. Even long video calls can do it.

Is it a dealbreaker?

For casual users who don't game heavily or record lots of video, probably not. You'll notice the warmth occasionally, but it shouldn't be a major issue.

For gamers or power users? This is a real consideration. You might want to use a protective case just to create a thermal barrier between the hot frame and your hand. Or, frankly, you might want to consider the Galaxy S25 Plus instead.