Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge worth the price compared to the S25 Ultra?

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Here's the uncomfortable truth about the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: for most people, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the better buy, even though it costs $200 more.

I know that sounds counterintuitive—how can spending more be better value? Let me explain.

What $200 extra gets you with the Ultra:

The S25 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery versus the Edge's 3,900 mAh. That's not a small difference—it's roughly 28% more battery capacity. The Ultra charges at 45W; the Edge maxes out at 25W. The Ultra has four rear cameras including two telephoto lenses for real optical zoom; the Edge has just two cameras and no telephoto at all.

Oh, and the Ultra comes with a built-in S Pen stylus. The Edge doesn't even support one.

So what does the Edge actually offer?

One thing: thinness. At 5.8mm, it's impossibly sleek. It weighs just 163 grams despite its 6.7-inch screen. If you've ever felt that modern flagship phones are just too chunky, the Edge is Samsung's answer.

The weird part about European pricing:

Here's something wild—in Europe, you can often find the S25 Ultra from third-party retailers for less than the S25 Edge costs at retail. The Ultra is actually cheaper while being objectively more capable. In the US and India, the Edge does maintain its lower starting price.

The bottom line:

The S25 Edge is a luxury item for people who prioritize how a phone looks and feels over raw specifications. There's nothing wrong with that—we buy plenty of things for aesthetics and experience. But if you're comparing spec sheets and trying to maximize value, the S25 Ultra wins convincingly.