Samsung decided to remove one camera from the Galaxy S25 Edge primarily to achieve a thinner design. Initially, the Galaxy S25 Edge was planned to feature a triple camera setup, similar to other recent Galaxy flagships, with a thickness of 6.4mm. However, Samsung later opted to reduce the thickness to 5.84mm, which necessitated the removal of one camera to accommodate the slimmer profile[1].
This decision likely involved trade-offs, including a smaller battery capacity. The thinner design means less space for a larger battery, which could impact the phone's overall battery life. For instance, the Galaxy S25 Edge is rumored to have a 3,900 mAh battery, which is smaller than some other models in the series[2].
The original triple camera setup was rumored to include a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP 3.5x zoom camera, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. However, with the removal of one camera, the Galaxy S25 Edge is now expected to feature only two cameras. There are conflicting reports about the secondary camera, with some suggesting it might be a 12MP ultrawide lens, while others hope it could be a 50MP ultrawide lens similar to the Galaxy S25 Ultra[1][2].
Samsung's decision may have been influenced by market research and the desire to focus on a high-resolution main camera, potentially relying on AI and software enhancements to compensate for the lack of a dedicated zoom lens. This approach could allow the phone to produce quality zoom photos without the need for a separate zoom camera[1]. However, this strategy might not appeal to all users, particularly those who value a versatile camera system with multiple lenses.
Citations:
[1] https://sammyguru.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-everything-you-need-to-know/
[2] https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-7-biggest-rumors-you-need-to-know
[3] https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/samsung-admits-to-galaxy-s25-ultra-camera-glitch-software-update-coming-this-week
[4] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-leak-video-specs-price/
[5] https://www.yahoo.com/tech/silliest-galaxy-s25-ultra-controversy-170229921.html
[6] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/this-terrible-samsung-camera-ruined-my-day-out/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/1i8ymzc/samsung_is_removing_features_every_year/
[8] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s25-series/s25-camera-is-rubbish/td-p/11649104
[9] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s25-series/s25-ultra-camera-fails/td-p/11653096/page/2
[10] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mBCmN3hWzk