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Samsung Developing New Technologies to Bring Back S Pen in Future Galaxy Z Fold Models: Report

Samsung Developing New Technologies to Bring Back S-Pen in Future Galaxy Z Fold Models: Report

The latest Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 removes the S-Pen support for a more sleek appearance.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 16 July 2025 09:51 IST

Samsung Developing New Technologies to Bring Back S-Pen in Future Galaxy Z Fold Models: Report

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 was launched at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 on July 9

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Highlights

Samsung removed the S-Pen slot from the new Galaxy Z Fold 7
The company is reportedly developing new technology for bringing it back
Samsung claimed under 1 percent of users used its advanced features

Samsung has recently been moving away from the S-Pen. First, it removed Bluetooth functionality for the stylus on the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Now, its latest book-style foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, also missed out on S-Pen support in order to offer a slim build. However, a latest report coming out of South Korea has suggested that the tech giant may be again looking to incorporate support for the stylus in future versions of the Galaxy Z foldable, and they could even get a dedicated slot for it.

S-Pen on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Smartphones

According to a report by South Korean publication ETNews, Samsung is developing new technologies for the S-Pen. This was reportedly revealed by Kang Min-seok, Head of Smartphone Product Planning at Samsung. It aims to bring back the support for the stylus of future Galaxy Z Fold models.

Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which debuted at the Galaxy Unpacked 2025 event on July 9, is the first bookstyle foldable from the South Korean tech giant in several years which does not offer support for the S-Pen. It follows the pattern we have seen in recent months, with Samsung initially removing Bluetooth functionality from its stylus on the latest Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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While Samsung's current Galaxy S flagship phone does ship with an S-Pen included, it does not support features like Air actions, remote camera shutter, and hands-free operation. The functionality was removed because “less than 1 percent” of the users actual utilised the stylus, the company claimed during its launch event.

However, there is still a chance that we may see the stylus on future versions of the Galaxy Z book-style foldable.

The report suggested that Samsung is researching and developing “thinner and more innovative” technologies for the stylus. It will bring back the S-Pen when the “level of perfection” increases, along with the rising consumer demand for it. The official also highlighted that the company is pursuing to achieve a product balance and not just striving after “thin and light” products.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Lightweight design and super thin profile
Fantastic displays
Top-notch performance
Excellent primary camera
Launches with One UI 8 based on Android 16 out of the box (and gets extended software support)

Bad
Charging speed capped at 25W
Battery life could have been better
No S Pen support
Expensive

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review

Display (Primary) 8.00-inch

Cover Display 6.50-inch

Cover Resolution 2520x1080 pixels

Front Camera 10-megapixel + 10-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4400mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1968x2184 pixels

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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
New design is for the better
Cameras deliver consistent performance
Good battery life
Excellent performance
Smooth UI

Bad
S-Pen is a downgrade
No Dolby Vision support
Low light camera performance is lacking
Slow charging

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra review

Display 6.90-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 10-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1400x3120 pixels

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, S Pen, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Samsung

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More