Samsung is holding off on its next-generation Edge phones, the Z TriFold, but it’s optimistic about the S Pen
What you need to know
- An interview between Bloomberg and Samsung’s Won-Joon Choi provided details on its temporary move to return to the future model of the Galaxy S25 Edge and TriFold.
- Choi also highlighted that the company is looking to keep the S Pen on its Galaxy S Ultra phones, but will use new technology to keep its “fine” down.
- The Galaxy S25 Edge did not perform well, as a report from Korea showed how disappointing sales were, falling well below expectations.
A Samsung executive is reported to have sat down and discussed how the company uses two Galaxy phones and its portable S Pen.
This week’s report from Bloomberg highlights discussions with Samsung’s chief executive of the Mobile Experience Business, Won-Joon Choi. Just after Galaxy Unpacked, Won-Joon Choi says that Samsung is taking a temporary step with its Galaxy S25 Edge and Galaxy Z TriFold. Regarding the first one, they said, “We haven’t decided when the next one will be, but it’s still being considered.”
Reportedly, Samsung noticed how low sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge were and chose to “test” its future.
Android Central Take
I remember before the Galaxy S25 Edge came out, I thought it was a strange decision. Sure, there were rumors, but even after Samsung shared its details, it didn’t really feel… worth it. I understand that I will hide a lot. The Galaxy S25 Edge didn’t have enough without that.
The Galaxy Z TriFold was Samsung’s first step into that bi-folding space, but Won-Joon Choi says, “it wasn’t a project I wanted to do.” His joke had more to do with the complexity of such a feature and the need to make custom parts, as noted by Bloomberg. The official noted that while some people may want a larger screen to watch videos, the company may focus more on the traditional book-style device (Galaxy Z Fold series) that we are used to.
IS Pen was another big topic between Bloomberg and Won-Joon Choi. While there was some uncertainty in the rumors about the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Samsung says the S Pen is here to stay—improved, too. Choi said, “We are working on a more advanced technology,” adding that the “penalty” of having it (likely the size of the device) could be reduced.
Edge had no edge
At launch, Samsung really released the Galaxy S25 Edge. It was supposed to be its smallest phone, something different for its consumers, although it was to bring competition to Apple’s iPhone Air. However, when it finally appeared, it fell to the ground. A report from South Korea last June said that sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge were not meeting expectations. In addition, Samsung’s device production has dropped significantly within a month of its availability in the market.
Android Central Take
Competition is all well and good, especially as you push two (or more) teams to strive to do better. In the case of the S25 Edge, that didn’t happen. It’s the complete opposite of how Korean consumers reacted to the Z Fold 7. One was very good, breaking records, while the other went quietly.
The call was controversial. Samsung had to cut a lot of things from the phone—like opting for a 3,900mAh battery—to meet the slim 5.8mm. It enabled the Galaxy S25 Edge to be the smallest on the market, but its chip (and that inferior battery) didn’t help its case. There were also rumors that Samsung might replace the S26 Plus with the S26 Edge. That was just a thought if things went well, which they didn’t, so the Plus stays.
