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Samsung’s slimmest phone - Galaxy S25 Edge- is finally official
Sony Xperia 1 VII debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Walkman Audio
Joel Joseph
May 13, 2025
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Are you ready for the world's thinnest Galaxy S device? 📱
Today we've got Samsung officially launching their ultra-slim Edge with premium materials, Vivo and Xiaomi competing with massive batteries in compact phones, and Sony making a comeback with high-end audio and cameras.
Meanwhile, Honor's possibly creating the first foldable with a 6,000mAh+ battery, and Samsung's budget flip might surprisingly outperform its premium sibling.
Here's what you'll find in today's tech roundup:
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge's official launch
Vivo and Xiaomi's compact battery competition
Sony Xperia 1 VII's premium audio focus
Honor Magic V5's potential battery breakthrough
Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE's surprising chip advantage
Additional reads about Samsung's ultra-fast monitor, transparent speakers, and MediaTek chip comparisons
Read on for all the details!
The Galaxy S25 Edge is finally here as the fourth member of the S25 series.
The launch comes just under four months after Samsung announced the earlier S25 smartphones. Apple is also expected to unveil its own slim phone later this year, and it’s pretty obvious that Samsung is trying to get ahead of the curve.
The S25 Edge is now the slimmest Galaxy S-series device ever, measuring just 5.8mm thick and weighing only 163 grams.
Read on to find out more.
 Chinese smartphone makers are ahead of the curve in terms of battery technology, which is especially true for two upcoming compact devices. The Vivo X200 FE and Xiaomi 16 are expected to bring massive battery packs. While the X200 FE has already been spotted in recent leaks, the Xiaomi 16 is getting a new compact flagship rival with the Vivo X300 Pro Mini. The latest information arrives from known tipster Yogesh Brar, who shared details regarding the Vivo X200 FE, Xiaomi 16. |  Sony is back in the smartphone game with the Xperia 1 VII, launched today (May 13), just before the WH-1000XM6 headphones drop. Priced at €1,499 in the Eurozone, it boasts a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, a brighter display, upgraded cameras, and Walkman-series audio components, aiming to top the Xperia 1 VI. The phone is available in Black, Green, and Purple, replacing the Xperia 1 VI with several upgrades. |
 Honor will unveil the Honor 400 series of smartphones this month in China. Recent reports have revealed that the company will unveil the Magic V Flip 2 and Magic V5 foldable phones in June for the home market. In a new development, a new Honor phone, which appears to be the Magic V5, has surfaced in the database of Chinese certification platforms, indicating an imminent launch. |  Samsung‘s 7th generation foldable lineup will include the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7, and Flip 7 FE, and a new tri-fold device — and according to the latest leak, the fan edition flip phone might actually pack a superior chipset compared to the regular Flip 7. The chipset rumors around the upcoming Galaxy flagships (both the 7th-gen foldables and the S26 series) have been a rollercoaster so far. |
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