There are no specific rumors or announcements about the Galaxy S25 Edge receiving a software update to include a zoom camera. The Galaxy S25 Edge is confirmed to have a dual-camera setup, featuring a 200 MP main camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, but it lacks a dedicated telephoto zoom camera[1][2][4]. Samsung is relying on advanced software processing and sensor cropping to provide zoom functionality, which might not match the quality of optical zoom offered by other models like the Galaxy S25 Ultra[1][2].
The absence of a telephoto lens is seen as a compromise due to the phone's slim design, and there is no indication that this will be addressed through software updates[2][4]. Instead, Samsung is focusing on enhancing image quality through updates like the Expert RAW app, which improves overall photography capabilities but does not add new hardware features like a zoom camera[8].
While software updates can enhance camera performance, they typically do not add new hardware capabilities such as a dedicated zoom lens. Therefore, users should not expect a software update to include a zoom camera on the Galaxy S25 Edge.
Citations:
[1] https://www.phonearena.com/news/galaxy-s25-edge-camera_id167911
[2] https://sammyguru.com/samsung-galaxy-s25-edge-everything-you-need-to-know/
[3] https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10004601/
[4] https://www.sammyfans.com/2025/01/29/rumor-says-galaxy-s25-edge-to-lack-telephoto-zoom-camera/
[5] https://www.sammyfans.com/2025/03/08/galaxy-s24-ultra-with-latest-one-ui-7-beats-the-s25-ultra-zoom-camera/
[6] https://www.samsung.com/uk/mobile-phone-buying-guide/samsung-galaxy-s25-camera-specs-explained/
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/1hu8qwg/how_many_of_you_will_be_upgrading_to_the_s25/
[8] https://www.sammyfans.com/2025/03/10/samsung-releases-new-expert-raw-update-for-galaxy-s25-series/
[9] https://www.techradar.com/phones/android/dont-expect-the-samsung-galaxy-s25-to-bring-game-changing-camera-upgrades
[10] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s25-series/s25-ultra-new-camera-version/td-p/11785828