Samsung’s thin Galaxy S25 Edge survives its drop test, though not without some damage.Even with Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2, the front screen is quick to crack, though remains operational.The rear Victus 2 glass puts up more of a fight, but even it’s quickly undone.Pretty much everything about a smartphone is a compromise. That may sound like a bit of a negative position to be coming from, but it really does make all the sense in the world when you stop to think about it: Bigger screens are easier to see, but more awkward to carry around. Or giant batteries offer the endurance we want, but quickly get heavy. Every time a manufacturer is balancing concerns like these, it’s making compromises — and that’s fine. More than fine, it’s necessary. Today, though, we’re taking a close look at the fallout from what’s arguably one of the biggest compromises that’s been at the forefront of a recent handset’s design.This year, Samsung expanded its flagship Android lineup with the introduction of a new, thinner alternative: the Galaxy S25 Edge. And almost immediately, the phone found itself surrounded by controversy.