Would you prefer the Z Fold 8 series with an S Pen?
- Yes – 93%
- No – 4%
- I don’t care about them either way – 4%
The competition has caught up
It’s been a year since Samsung removed the S Pen from the Galaxy Z Fold series, and the absence of stylus support is becoming more glaring with the introduction of the Motorola Razr Fold. The Smart Pen from Motorola offers similar features to the S Pen, making it a strong competitor to Samsung’s foldable lineup. With the Universal Stylus Initiative (USI) standard, the Smart Pen delivers a seamless experience for drawing, writing, and navigating Android apps.
Thickness isn’t an excuse anymore
Samsung’s decision to remove the S Pen last year to make its foldables thinner is being challenged by the technology used in the Motorola Razr Fold. The Smart Pen utilizes USI 2.0 technology, allowing for stylus interaction without adding thickness to the device. This advancement raises questions about Samsung’s justification for sacrificing S Pen support for thinness.
Samsung is getting left behind
Rumors of Samsung transitioning to a standard similar to USI 2.0 for S Pen support have been circulating for years. As competitors embrace foldable styluses, Samsung’s reluctance to evolve its S Pen technology is becoming more apparent. The company risks falling behind in the foldable market as consumers seek devices with integrated stylus functionality.
It feels like the S Pen is a part of Samsung’s identity it would rather forget.
In a world where competitors are embracing foldable styluses while Samsung does the opposite, Samsung is running out of excuses for why it’s letting itself get left behind. The S Pen has been a defining feature of Samsung devices for years, and its absence in the Z Fold 8 series raises concerns about the company’s commitment to innovation.
