Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
An inspired refresh
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is expected to take a few cues from the iPhone Air, stuffing components into a larger camera bump for the sake of overall thinness. It's also rumored to be getting a few spec upgrades, and could outright replace the "Plus" model.
Pros
- Possible upgrade to 16GB of RAM; either 256GB or 512GB of base storage
- 5.5mm overall thickness
- Rumored to offer Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Exynos 2600 variants
- Expected upgrade to 4,200mAh battery capacity
- Possible inclusion of magnets for true Qi2 support
Cons
- Camera bump rumored to add 5.3mm in thickness alone
- Still has a relatively small battery, possibly slow charging speeds
- Rumored to have same main camera
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The best thin Android
For now, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is the best ultra-slim Android phone you can get. It has a Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip, a 200MP main camera, and a 6.7-inch display. However, its key pitfalls are price and battery life.
Pros
- Thin and lightweight design
- Dual rear camera system with 200MP main and 12MP ultrawide
- Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Large and bright 6.7-inch display
Cons
- Small 3,900mAh battery capacity
- Slow charging and no Qi2 magnets
- Not as thin as the iPhone Air (or rumored Galaxy S26 Edge)
- Ultrawide camera is weak, and there's no telephoto
