Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge could equip a downgraded processor

The Galaxy S25 Edge (former known as the Galaxy S25 Slim) looks like a rather peculiar device. Leaks have revealed that, although it will be thinner than its siblings in the lineup, its thickness does not differ too much at first glance. So, many are still wondering about this phone’s target audience. Now, another leak makes things a little more complicated for those interested in the Galaxy S25 Edge, since it could even equip a downgraded processor.

According to reports, Samsung seeks to achieve a balance between thinness and powerful specs in the Galaxy S25 Edge. With this approach, the firm will seek to move away from comparisons with the also-leaked iPhone 17 Air/Slim. Apple is betting everything on aesthetics, making compromises in sections such as the camera system and battery to reach a thickness of only 5.5 mm.

Galaxy S25 Edge’s processor could be a downgraded variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite

Previously, sources said that the Galaxy S25 Edge will use the same chip as the other variants. However, a new report suggests that this was only partially true. Tipster Yogesh Brar said on X/Twitter that the Snapdragon 8 Elite 7-core version will be used in both foldables and the Edge. The post did not specifically mention the name of the Galaxy S25 Edge. However, it is the only Android phone of this type for which details are known. So, Brar seems to have been referring to the company’s upcoming slender flagship.

In comparison, the original Snapdragon 8 Elite has an eight-core CPU. This means that the Galaxy S25 Edge’s processor could make it slightly less powerful than its siblings. A report from mid-month revealed the existence of this chip. Industry sources told Mishaal Rahman that the 7-core Snapdragon 8 Elite is ideal for foldables. The differentiating factor is the lower heat generation. Regarding raw power, the chip “gets 2% lower scores in AnTuTu and 7% less in Geekbench multi-core,” Rahman said.

A decision that would make sense

The use of this SoC in slimmer phones makes a lot of sense. After all, the cooling system is often one of the parts that gets ditched in order to make a thinner device. For this reason, OEMs need the chip to make as little heat as possible for its implementation to be viable.

Either way, the Galaxy S25 Edge could arrive in May. Additionally, Samsung could release it in a range of markets that don’t include the US or some important EU countries.

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