Samsung · Released May 2025
Samsung's thinnest phone — 5.8mm of titanium and glass. Beautiful to hold, expensive to fix. The ultra-thin body changes the repair equation compared to the rest of the S25 line.
Starting from
$99–$139
for battery replacement at independent shops
Display
6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Body
5.8mm titanium
Pricing
| Repair | Independent |
|---|---|
Screen replacement DIY difficulty: Very hard | $349–$499 |
Battery replacement DIY difficulty: Very hard | $99–$139 |
Back glass replacement DIY difficulty: Very hard | $149–$229 |
USB-C port replacement DIY difficulty: Hard | $99–$159 |
The S25 Edge is noticeably more expensive to repair than the standard S25 ($239–$329 screen) or S25+ ($329–$449 screen). The ultra-thin titanium body adds time and risk to every repair — components are packed tighter, adhesive tolerances are narrower, and there's less room for error during disassembly.
Common issues
The ultra-thin body creates some failure patterns unique to this model. One year of bench experience has established the picture.
Cracked display — the thin body offers less structural rigidity than the S25 or S25+, making it more susceptible to flex-induced cracks from sitting or pocket pressure
Back glass cracks — the thinner glass panel is more fragile than on thicker S25 models
Under-display fingerprint sensor issues after budget screen swaps (same ultrasonic sensor as the rest of the S25 line)
USB-C port wear — standard for any phone, but the tighter internals make port replacement harder than on thicker models
DIY note
Don't DIY the S25 Edge. This is one of the hardest Samsung phones to self-repair. The 5.8mm body leaves almost no margin for error during disassembly — the display, battery, and motherboard are packed so tightly that one slip risks damaging adjacent components. The titanium frame requires different tooling than aluminium. Even experienced DIYers who are comfortable with the standard S25 should think twice about the Edge. Pay the professional premium — the risk of making things worse is genuinely high on this model. For more on the fingerprint sensor risk, see our fingerprint sensor guide.
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