The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is approaching its release with an imminent threat.
The sleek Galaxy S25 Edge could be launched next month, but due to recent tariffs affecting several Asian markets, an increase in electronics prices seems inevitable.
The story of Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge has taken several intriguing turns, although not all have been positive. Starting with the favorable news, it has been reported that internal management issues within the company may have delayed the phone's launch until the May to June timeframe. However, it seems that Samsung has set a launch date, which turns out to be earlier than expected. A reliable leaker has claimed that the official announcement of the device will be on May 13. Previously, there was speculation about a mid-April launch before changes in the company's leadership took place. According to sources, this announcement will be an exclusive online event without a spectacular presentation.
One aspect that remains uncertain is whether the Galaxy S25 Edge will be available for sale that same month or if it will be delayed until the following month, as well as its pricing, especially following recent geopolitical developments. The new model is expected to feature a 6.7-inch OLED display, powered by Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The casing is said to be made of titanium, with a thickness not exceeding six millimeters. Additionally, rumors suggest that the phone will include a 200-megapixel main camera alongside a 12 MP ultra-wide lens. However, due to its slim design, it is likely that the battery will be even smaller than that of the standard Galaxy S25.
The issue of pricing arises as a significant concern. Most reports and industry analyses predict that the cost will fall between the Galaxy S25+ and its Ultra version, meaning a price exceeding one thousand dollars. The situation was complicated recently by President Donald Trump's announcement of a series of new tariffs affecting regions that are manufacturing hubs for companies like Samsung and Apple, including Vietnam, China, and India. Experts say that a price increase seems almost inevitable given the circumstances surrounding the tariffs.
Research indicates that companies like Apple, Samsung, and Google rely on complex manufacturing networks located outside the U.S., and moving production back to the country is not a quick solution due to a lack of skilled labor and the need for government subsidies. In Samsung's case, more than half of its phones are assembled in Vietnam, which faced a 46% tariff, the highest among affected countries.
Despite these complications, experts agree that both Samsung and Apple will be forced to raise the prices of their smartphones in the U.S. market due to the repercussions of the tariffs. It remains to be seen how Samsung will balance this situation, considering that the Galaxy S25 Edge was already set to be a costly device. The question is whether the company will absorb the additional production costs or pass them onto the consumer. There is a possibility that Samsung may set an introductory price to encourage adoption and then increase it after a few months.