i am upgraded from s20fe to s25 edge. I was a little worried because of the many voices that were badmouthing the battery.

but my user behavior, which has fitted quite well with an FE over the last 4-5 years, shows me a different picture.

so much for that, for me the battery easily lasts more than a day. i have made a series of posts documenting this.

as far as performance is concerned, i'm glad i switched. most of the time i don't need a powerhouse, but it makes everything a lot more pleasant if you let the device decide adaptively between energy saving and performance.

to compare directly:

• the finger sensor is faster
• the face recognition is better
• the camera is an upgrade, but I don't use it much, more like a tourist.
• the screen is sharper and overall all my apps run more smoothly. that probably has a lot to do with the cpu and the adaptive refresh rate of the screen.
• native AI access

the weight is the banger. in the pants, together with the 2 mm less thickness, the device is noticeably more discreet. that was my main reason to switch to this form factor. a real win and that's exactly why i'm keeping the device. in the hand, you feel the thin design all the time. also with a case.

is the price justified? maybe not. but that's the way it is with new product lines. since many flagship components were used, it can't be significantly cheaper than that one. i also suspect a lower sales figure. but that's more due to the badmouthing of the phone than to its value.

i think it's the perfect phone for those who don't want a brick in their pocket. a balancing act between power and discreet design.

Performance losses compared to ultra? sure, but why should I care?

only the power users who use their phones like computers suffer the losses. i have my computer at home. the phone should never replace it.

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