Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Nears Launch Amidst Upcoming Threat

The story surrounding Samsung’s sleek Galaxy S25 Edge has taken several intriguing turns, some of which aren’t particularly favorable. Let’s start with some positive news: it’s been reported that internal management challenges at Samsung may have pushed the phone’s official launch to the May-June timeframe.

However, it seems the company has now set a release date that’s sooner than many anticipated. A trusted source (via SamMobile) has claimed that the official announcement of the Galaxy S25 Edge will be made on May 13. Earlier, there were expectations for a launch in mid-April before the company underwent some leadership changes.

As far as the announcement is concerned, it appears it will be an online-only event, foregoing a traditional launch spectacle. The significant question remains whether the device will hit shelves in the same month or the following one, and what its price might be in light of recent geopolitical developments.

The Galaxy S25 Edge is anticipated to feature a 6.7-inch OLED display, powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Allegedly, its casing will be crafted from titanium, with a thickness reportedly under six millimeters.

Furthermore, the phone is expected to boast a groundbreaking 200-megapixel primary camera, complemented by a 12MP ultrawide lens. Unfortunately, given its slim profile, the battery size may be even smaller than that of the standard Galaxy S25.

Pricing Concerns

A more pressing concern lies in the pricing landscape. Most industry insiders have forecast that the price will be positioned between the Galaxy S25+ and its Ultra variant, likely exceeding a thousand dollars.

The industry has recently been shaken by President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs that affect global manufacturing hubs crucial to companies like Samsung and Apple, including Vietnam, China, and India. Experts predict that these tariffs will likely result in price increases for the devices.

As stated by CounterPoint Research, “Apple, Samsung, Google and others rely on intricate global supply chains. Transitioning manufacturing back to the U.S. isn’t a quick fix without significant government support and readily available skilled labor, and even then, costs will ascend steeply due to lost economies of scale.”

The repercussions of this situation won’t be uniform across the board, as different brands will feel the effects varying degrees. For Samsung, more than half of its smartphones are assembled in Vietnam, which is facing a staggering 46% tariff, according to Korea’s Chosun News.

Experts agree that, as a result of the tariff fallout, both Samsung and Apple will be compelled to raise prices for their smartphones in the U.S. It will be interesting to see how Samsung navigates these tariffs amid rising production costs in its supply chains.

Returning to the Galaxy S25 Edge, it was already anticipated to be a high-priced device. With the recent tariffs impacting almost all of Samsung’s manufacturing locations, it raises the question: will Samsung absorb the heightened manufacturing costs or pass them on to consumers?

There’s a possibility that Samsung might introduce a promotional pricing strategy initially to encourage sales, only to raise the price later on.