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With questionable Y2K fashion choices returning in recent years, I suppose it was inevitable thin phones are back.
Only this time, it doesn’t really make sense.
From the side, the Galaxy S25 Edge’s camera module really stands out against its impressively slim body
When the Motorola RAZR V3 launched, it was a genuine marvel.
But the RAZR V3 also actually fulfilled its design promise.
Because of its clamshell design, it was under 14mm when closed and almost worryingly-slim at its thinnest point.
From the side, the Galaxy S25 Edge’s camera module really stands out against its impressively slim body
The Galaxy S25 Edge badly wants to be a modern-day equivalent of the RAZR V3.
So Samsung’s done the only thing it can and stuck a huge protruding camera module on the back.
I’m still none the wiser.
Photos of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge from Samsung Unpacked 2025.(Image credit: Future)
The main aim of the S25 Edge seems to be bursting the rumorediPhone 17 Air’s bubble.
The case against
I’m sure theGalaxy S25 Edgewill be a technological marvel, in many ways.
That’s not as good as a telephoto, but it could be enough.
These kinds of specs make the RAZR V3 look like the dinosaur it is.
Alongside the camera bump, that largely negates the Edge’s thinness claims or practical benefits.
Of course, I’ll reserve final judgement on the Edge until we get one in for review.
