Samsung unveils Galaxy Book5 Edge — a compact ARM laptop with 5G and high autonomy

By: Anton Kratiuk | 15.11.2025, 18:04

Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book5 Edge — the first laptop in the Galaxy Book lineup with 5G support and a Snapdragon X processor, targeting primarily those who need a compact and autonomous device for work on the go, including active use of AI.

What is known

The Galaxy Book5 Edge is built on the Snapdragon X1-26-100 chip, integrating a 12-core Oryon processor, Adreno graphics, and a neural processor for AI tasks. The integrated Snapdragon X65 modem provides support for 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4, making the laptop a fully-fledged Always Connected PC with the ability to work via a SIM card without being tied to Wi-Fi.

Specifications:

Display: 15.6″, IPS, Full HD resolution;
16 GB LPDDR5X RAM;
512 GB eUFS storage;
Ports: 2×USB4, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD slot, SIM slot;
Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos;
Battery: 61.2 Wh, 65W charging. Claims up to 27 hours of battery life;
Dimensions: 15.5 mm thick, weight 1.66 kg;
Windows 11 with ARM optimizations.

Galaxy Book5 Edge is now available for sale at a price of around $1250, making it a premium ARM solution despite expectations for a more affordable cost. Recall that during the presentation of the Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) chip, Qualcomm stated that it is intended for creating budget laptops priced from $600.

The release of the Galaxy Book5 Edge coincides with the launch of the new generation of Windows on ARM and increased competition in the segment of energy-efficient laptops. Samsung is betting on mobility, autonomy, and integration with the Galaxy ecosystem, including smartphones and tablets.

Source: Samsung