Overview of Slim Flagship Phones

1. Flagship Phone Characteristics
   • Flagship phones include iPhone Pro series, Samsung S series, Ultra series, and foldables.
   • Known for high build quality but often heavy and bulky.
   • Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge stands out as lightweight, slim, and compact.

2. Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

   • Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Feels lightweight and comfortable in pocket.
   • Impresses users with its slim and compact design.
   • Only slim option in current Android flagship lineup.
   • Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a Potential competitor to iPhone 17  launching in September 2025.

3. Compromises in Slim Phones

   • Slim design requires compromises, especially in battery capacity.
   • Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge: 3900 mAh battery.
   • Rumored iPhone 17: 2800 mAh battery.

Battery Life Testing of Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

4. Day One: WiFi-Only Testing
   • Gaming Test
     • Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Charged to 100%, played BGMI AI (BGMI) until 0% on WiFi.
     • Total screen-on time OF Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge : 5 hours 6 minutes.
     • BGMI usage: 4 hours 31 minutes.
     • Twitter usage: 12 minutes.
     • Heavy gaming battery life: ~5 hours.
   • YouTube Video Test Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
     • Charged to 100%, played YouTube videos until 0% on WiFi.
     • Screen-on time: ~7 hours 30 minutes.
     • Offline movie playback (e.g., on flights): ~7 to 7.5 hours.

5. Day Two: Mobile Data-Only Testing On Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

   • Used phone on mobile data for a full day (12 noon to 12 midnight).
   • Activities included:
     • Camera: 55 minutes (30-minute video, 25 minutes photography).
     • BGMI: 30 minutes.
     • Instagram Reels and Shorts: 1.5 hours each.
     • Gallery usage and calls: 20 minutes.
   • Screen-on time: 4 hours 36 minutes.
   • Battery at 13% after activities; dropped to 4% after 30 more minutes of Instagram Reels.
   • Mobile data usage battery life: ~4.5 to 5 hours.

6. Day Three: Mixed WiFi Usage OF Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

   • Activities included:
     • YouTube videos: 2 hours.
     • Instagram Reels: 1 hour 2 minutes.
     • BGMII: 48 minutes.
     • Camera: 30 minutes.
   • Screen-on time: 8 hours 50 minutes.
   • WiFi usage battery life: ~7 to 8 hours.

Battery Life Summary OF Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge

8. General Battery Performance
   • WiFi usage: 7 to 8 hours screen-on time.
   • Mobile data usage: 4 to 5 hours screen-on time.
   • Charging time: ~1 hour 20 minutes (1% to 100%).

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9. Battery Maintenance Tips
   • Avoid charging lithium-ion batteries below 10% or above 90% for improved longevity.

Comparison of Samsung S25 Edge vs. iPhone 17

12. Samsung S25 Edge vs. iPhone 17
    • Both are slim flagships with similar battery life concerns.
    • User preference between S25 Edge and iPhone 17 to be shared in comments.
13. Samsung S Series Variants
    • Base models (S24, S25) offer similar battery life to S25 Edge.
    • Future S series phones with silicon-carbon batteries could improve battery life.

14. Personal Opinion
    • S25 Edge praised for lightweight and slim design, ideal for work.
    • Desired improvements: Slightly better battery life, 10-20,000 price reduction.
    • Overall positive impression of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge phone.