The internet's on fire with one question: “Is the S25 Edge cancelled?”
We’re here to cut through all the smoke and give you the straight-up answer. It’s a two-part punch - and it’s actually good news:
The Galaxy S25 Edge (the phone that’s out now) is being discontinued.
The Galaxy S26 Edge (the one that was coming next year) is flat-out cancelled.
And honestly? This is one of the smartest moves Samsung has made in a while.
We were so glad that the S25 release date came because we got to see the whole lineup, and the Edge was a wild "concept car" of a phone. At a ridiculous 5.8 mm thin, it was a beautiful piece of engineering. But just like a concept car, it wasn't built for your daily commute. It was built to be "the thinnest" - that meant making massive trades.
The S25 Edge sales numbers are in, and they tell a very clear story. People looked at the sleek, fragile phone and said, "That's cool... but I'd rather have a phone that actually lasts all day."
This wasn't a failure. It was a test. The market - real people like you and us - voted with our wallets for battery life and a great camera, not just a few millimeters. And Samsung listened. That’s not a failure. That's a company being smart. And in this post, we’re going to take a trip down the rabbit hole to sort this whole thing out. Let’s begin:
TL;DR
So, is the S25 Edge cancelled? Not exactly - it’s being discontinued, meaning they’re just selling off the ones they already made
The real news is that the S26 Edge is flat-out cancelled and will never see the light of day
Why'd they pull the plug? The S25 Edge sales were a complete disaster, getting crushed by the other S25 models
It was a cool "concept car" phone, but people hated the trade-offs, like its wimpy battery and weaker camera that was missing the telephoto lens
This is awesome news because it shows Samsung is listening and building phones people actually want, like the S26 Plus that's now making a comeback
No matter what phone you have - the S25 Edge or the S25 Ultra - it’s a crazy-expensive slab of glass that’s begging to be shattered
That’s why our Samsung phone cases exist, giving you a way to lock, mount, and protect your phone from just about anything
The Skinny on the Super-Thin Experiment
Let's be crystal clear. The S25 Edge was an awesome piece of tech. But that awesome design demanded sacrifice.
When you shave millimeters off a phone, you’re giving up space. And in a modern smartphone, space is the single most valuable thing there is:
Space for a bigger battery
Room for a better camera sensor
A cooling system that actually works
A stronger frame that can take a real hit
The S25 Edge gave up all of that.
First, let's talk about the battery. The S25 Edge just couldn't keep up, all thanks to its weak battery and a camera that was missing the good stuff. Sadly, the phone was packing a tiny 3,900 mAh battery.
To put that in perspective, the S25 Ultra you can get right now has a 5,000 mAh battery. That’s a massive difference. That’s not just a number on a spec sheet. That’s the real-world difference between your phone dying at 4 PM and it lasting you through dinner and the drive home. It's the difference between constant "battery anxiety" - dimming your screen, turning off features, begging for a charger - and just using your phone.
The Camera That Got Cut
The next big sacrifice was the camera. To get that thin frame, Samsung had to cut the telephoto lens. The S25 Edge came with a wimpy battery and a weaker camera (hence, no telephoto lens) compared to the other S25s, and yeah, people were rightfully ticked off.
Think about that. You’re paying over a grand for a "premium" phone, and it has a worse camera system than its cheaper siblings. You lose that crisp optical zoom. You’re stuck with a grainy digital zoom if you want to get closer. For a flagship-level price, that’s just not acceptable.
This is a perfect example of form over function. It looked slick, but it couldn't perform the tasks people expect from a top-tier phone. When you’re trying to get a shot of the stage at a concert or a rider on a trail, you need that zoom.
The Toughness Dilemma
And finally, the one thing nobody talked about until it was too late: how it holds up. A 5.8 mm-thin phone has no "crumple zone." It has no backbone. The glass on the front and back is pressed right up against the minimal frame.
What happens when you drop it? Poof. All that impact energy has nowhere to go but straight into the glass. It’s a phone that is begging to be shattered. It's a phone that's terrified of a gravel driveway or a tile floor. It's a phone that needs a case more than any other device on the market.
This wasn't a bad phone. It was just a phone for a very small, very careful group of people. The rest of us? We'll take the phone that works.
A Smart Decision: Pulling the Plug
The S25 Edge sales numbers weren't just "a little soft." They were a disaster. The S25 Edge got *crushed* in sales by the other S25s, so Samsung has reportedly stopped making the things.
This wasn't a "let's wait and see" moment. This was a five-alarm fire. Samsung made a big, bold, and fast decision to cut its losses.
Production halted: first, they shut down the assembly line. Reports are saying Samsung slammed the brakes on making any more S25 Edge phones.
No more are being made. This is a huge deal. It means admitting the millions spent on development, tooling, and marketing were a write-off. That takes guts.
Discontinuation: Second, they’re clearing the shelves. Samsung is just selling off the rest of the S25 Edge stock, and once they're gone, that's it - they’re gone for good
This is why you’re suddenly seeing massive, "50% off" fire sales for this phone. They aren't celebrating a bargain; they’re dumping the evidence before it gathers any more dust.
The S26 Edge Is Dead, Too
The final nail in the "ultra-thin" coffin? Samsung isn't just killing the S25 Edge. They killed the entire bloodline.
S26 Edge cancelled: That's right, the next version got the axe before it was even born.
This is the most telling part. They had the next version ready to go. The plans were done. The parts were probably already being ordered. And they scrapped the entire project.
This is fantastic news for anyone who actually uses their phone.
It means Samsung isn't doubling down on a gimmick. They’re listening. They’re putting their money and their brilliant engineers back to work on the S26 Plus - a phone that gives people the big screen and the big battery. That’s a win for all of us.
The Future Isn't Thin. It's Smarter.
This whole "thin" trend was a dead end. And Samsung wasn't the only one who got the memo.
Look at the competition. It shows this whole "ultra-thin" phone idea is dying, and it’s not just Samsung - even Apple is reportedly pausing its iPhone Air project.
See? Everyone's waking up. The race to be the "thinnest" is a race to the bottom.
The real future - the stuff that gets us genuinely excited - isn't about less; it's about more:
You're getting more screen
It's about having more battery
We're seeing more real new ideas
Look at the iPhone 18 rumors that actually matter here. People are talking about the iPhone Fold or Ultra. That's not just a thin phone. That’s a whole new category. People are buzzing about a wild new silicon-battery tech that could make phones last for days, not hours. They’re whispering about a liquid metal hinge that could make a folding phone perfectly flat and much tougher.
That is the future. That’s the stuff worth waiting for, even if the 2028 iPhone Flip (clamshell) is still a few years away.
The Real iPhone vs Samsung Battle
The true iPhone vs Samsung battle isn't about who can shave off a millimeter. It's about who can build the next big thing.
It's about the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs S24 Ultra specs, a debate between a pocket-sized tablet and a photography studio. That is an interesting choice. It's about who can make silicon-carbon battery tech a reality first, giving us phones that can finally keep up with a 48-hour weekend.
It's about making phones better, not just smaller.
This S25 Edge cancellation is Samsung admitting they took a wrong turn and getting back on the right highway. They’re re-focusing on the phones that people actually buy: the ones that are built for real life.
The Phones You Should Be Fired Up About
So, the S25 Edge is history. Let's talk about the present. Let's talk about the phones that are built for the real world.
The S25 Ultra. This is the king. This is the phone you buy when you have stuff to do and you need a phone that can keep up. It has a battery. It has the S Pen. It has a crazy camera.
And the S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra debate? It’s a good one. The S25 Ultra is a refinement. It’s faster, the screen is a bit better, and the camera is smarter. It’s a solid upgrade for people who want the latest and greatest. But the S24 Ultra is still an absolute beast, and a smart buy if you can find a deal.
The Real Deal S26 Lineup is Coming
With the S25 Edge experiment over, all eyes are on 2026. And the S26 lineup is already sounding pretty epic because Samsung is getting back to basics.
And as for those "S26 Pro" rumors? It looks like that was just talk for the standard S26. The real news is that the S26 Plus is back. Samsung is bringing back the middle-ground phone that people actually wanted, with a big 6.7-inch screen and a solid battery.
And the S26 Ultra? The rumors are flying. We’re hearing about a bigger 5,400 mAh battery and a jump to 60W charging. That means less time plugged in and more time out on the road. They're also talking about a new camera "island" design, which just means all the lenses will be in one group instead of floating.
It sounds like Samsung is done with gimmicks and is back to building phones that are just plain better at being phones.
A Tale of Two Chips: The S26's Brains
Here's where things get interesting. After giving the whole S25 lineup the same awesome Snapdragon chip (at least, outside the FE), Samsung is bringing back the "chip lottery" for the S26.
What's that mean? It means the S26 you buy in the U.S. will likely have a different engine than the one your buddy in Europe gets.
Most of us in the States will get the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. That's the one we're all fired up about. But other parts of the world will get Samsung's own Exynos 2600 chip, according to reports from NotebookCheck. For years, this has been a sore spot, with the Snapdragon version usually being a bit faster and better on battery. The big rumor, though, is that the S26 Ultra will get the Snapdragon chip no matter where you buy it.
What About the S26 Cameras?
This is where Samsung is really putting its money. Since they're not wasting time on a paper-thin gimmick, they're pouring that cash back into the cameras.
You're right, the S25 Ultra already has a 200MP camera. The rumor isn't a new sensor, but a smarter one. Android Headlines reports that the S26 Ultra will keep the 200MP sensor but give it a wider f/1.4 aperture. In plain English, that just means the lens can open up wider to suck in a lot more light. Your night-time and bar shots might finally look awesome instead of like a grainy mess.
The S26 and S26 Plus aren't being ignored, either. They're also slated to get new 50MP main sensors. But the real win, confirmed by leaks from Smartprix, is that their 3x telephoto (zoom) lens is finally getting bumped from 10MP to a new 12MP sensor. That's a solid upgrade that should mean sharper zoom shots.
Brighter Screens and Smarter Smarts
They're not just stopping at the guts. The screens on all the S26 phones are set to get a boost. The rumors point to a new "M14" panel, which GSM Arena reports is the next generation of OLED.
That's just a fancy code name. What it means for you is a screen that's supposed to be even brighter and show better colors, all while using less juice. The S26 Ultra might also get a wild new "privacy display" feature. Sources like GSMArena say it's a built-in toggle that keeps people from peeking at your screen from the side.
And yeah, the "AI" buzzword isn't going away. Samsung is apparently doubling down. We're even hearing whispers from TechRadar that Samsung might partner with Perplexity AI to build new smart features right into the phone, working alongside all the Google stuff.
What Kind of Phone User Are You?
When you’re dropping a grand or more on a new phone, you better know what you need.
Are you a world traveler? You should be looking at dual SIM phones. Are you a photo and video junkie? You need Samsung phones with the most storage. Some of the new Ultra models are even rumored to come with 1TB of space right out of the box.
Not even sure what phone you have in your pocket right to second? There are easy ways to figure out which Samsung Galaxy you have (just check the "About Phone" menu in your settings).
Don't Forget the Classics
People are still comparing older models, like the S23 5G vs S23 FE. Why? Because they're looking for a proven, solid phone that gets the job done without the brand-new price tag. They're asking smart questions, like "Is the S23 waterproof?"
(The answer to that: It's very water-resistant. It has an IP68 rating, which means it can survive a drop in the water, but don't take it swimming).
The point is, people care about function. The S25 Edge was in all forms. Samsung just agreed with its customers to get back to what works.
The One Thing Every Phone Has in Common
So you’ve got the S25 Edge. Or you’ve got the S25 Ultra. Or an iPhone. Or a Fold.
You know what they all have in common?
They’re all expensive, slippery slabs of glass.
The S25 Edge? That phone screamed for a case. That 5.8mm frame had zero room for impact. One drop, and that beautiful, thin phone is a $1,200 piece of spiderwebbed art.
The S25 Ultra? It’s a bigger, badder phone. But it's still all screen. Gravity does not care that it has a titanium frame. When it hits the concrete, it's gonna break, which is precisely why it also needs a rugged case.
This is the part phone makers don't advertise. Their gorgeous, slick, minimal designs are terrible at surviving a four-foot drop.
This Is Why Rokform Exists
And that, my friends, is where we come in.
We love that Samsung is building these incredible pieces of tech. Not to mention, we love the big screens and the wild cameras.
Our job is to make them tougher. To make them last.
We build the most protective phone cases you can buy, end of story. But that’s just the start. Anyone can wrap a phone in a brick of rubber. We go way, way further.
We don't just make your phone stronger. Our cases for the S25 Ultra, Edge, Plus, and base model aim to make your phone more useful.
How? It’s all about our system:
The RokLock Twist-Lock: See that "X" on the back of our Samsung phone cases? That's our patented lock. It’s not a magnet. It's not a prayer. It is a mechanical lock that twists and holds your phone. You can lock your phone onto our mounts and it is not coming off.
MAGMAX™ Magnets: We also build a stupid-strong magnet system in our cases. We get asked about magnets and phones all the time. Don't worry. Ours are 100% safe for your phone, your GPS, and your credit cards. But they're strong. Slap your phone on your toolbox, your fridge, your squat rack, or the side of your truck. It stays put.
It’s Not Just a Case. It's an Arsenal.
A case is just a case. What we build is a system of accessories that all work together.
With our gear, your phone becomes the center of your life:
Your phone locks onto your motorcycle handlebars for a 500-mile ride
Twist it onto your dash for hands-free navigation
It’ll stick right to the golf cart so you can see your GPS
Snap it to your belt with our sport clip
That’s what protection should be. It shouldn't just be about surviving a drop. It should be about using your phone, hands-free, in more places, with more confidence.
Beyond "Military-Grade"
A lot of companies love to talk about military-grade phone cases. That's cute. However, that's the starting line for us. We design for the real world. Our impact protection ratings aren't about a gentle drop on a mat. They're about what happens when your phone cartwheels across the asphalt.
When you’re holding a $1,500 phone, you don't want "good enough." You want the best. You want a system that protects your phone and makes it better to use. And you bet your bottom dollar we don’t stop at the S25 family lineup. We’ve got a plethora of Samsung cases worth checking out.
Final Word
So, what’s the final word on "is the S25 Edge cancelled?"
It’s being discontinued. And its successor, the S26 Edge, is flat-out cancelled.
And that’s a good thing. It means Samsung is smart. It means they're focused on building the phones you really want - the ones with big batteries, great cameras, and all the features. It means the S25 Ultra and the S25+ are the real heroes.
But here’s the bottom line. It doesn't matter which Samsung you bought.
You could have the super-thin S25 Edge (before it's gone for good). You could have the brand-new S25 Ultra. You could be rocking an S23.
You’re holding a very expensive piece of technology. It’s your map, your bank, your camera, and your connection to everything.
Don't be the person who fumbles it once and has to live with a shattered screen for two years. Don't just buy a case. Get a system.
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