Samsung’s new smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, which generated considerable anticipation with its elegant and slim design, is proving to be a disappointment in the Turkish market. The device, which went on pre-order on May 13th at a price of 71,499 TL, has stunned the tech world by dropping to the 50,000-51,000 TL range in major retail outlets just a few months later.
The Galaxy S25 Edge’s features are astonishing at this price
The main reason behind the Galaxy S25 Edge’s sharp price drop lies in its ultra-thin body, the phone’s most praised feature. To achieve the record-breaking 5.8mm thinness, Samsung made significant compromises on battery capacity. The device’s 3,900mAh battery and 25W slow charging support fall well short of today’s flagship standards. Despite its high price, the Galaxy S25 Edge’s poor battery life didn’t meet the expectations in global markets, leading to premature and aggressive discounts to clear out stock.
On paper, the Galaxy S25 Edge boasts quite powerful hardware. Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, the phone promises a stunning visual experience with its 6.7-inch 2K Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. The device boasts impressive photography with its 200-megapixel main camera with OIS and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera, and also supports the latest connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. However, all these high-end features are overshadowed by its inability to deliver the most basic user expectation: a battery that can easily last a full day.
This situation is a striking example of how a phone that enters the market at a high price can depreciate so significantly in such a short time. While the discounts offered offer an attractive opportunity for consumers hesitant due to its initial price, they have also been a significant disappointment for those who purchased it on the first day.
