Galaxy Z Fold 7 will likely not support the S Pen
It was reported that the phone would fix pretty much all the grievances that customers had with its predecessors, including thickness, heft, camera, and screen size. A new rumor suggests that the Galaxy Z Fold 7 may not support the S Pen. Stylus support was one of the few things that made Samsung's foldable stand out. From the start of the rumor cycle, we have been seeing worrying reports about the Galaxy Z Fold 7 's S Pen. Initial reports said that Samsung was contemplating removing the digitizer layer to make the phone thin. A recent report said that Samsung had run into production issues with the S Pen and implied that the Fold 7 may not support the accessory.That has turned out to be true. Prolific leaker Roland Quandt revealed yesterday that he couldn't find any Galaxy Z Fold 7 cover with a slot for the S Pen. Samsung's foldable phones don't come with a silo, unlike the S series Ultra models. That's why it was strange that no Galaxy Z Fold 7 S Pen case existed.
The Fold 7 will likely not support the S Pen. | Image Credit - Roland Quandt
Quandt notes that Samsung's marketing images for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 , which he has shared online, also don't mention the S Pen. This indicates that the company has dropped support for the digital pen.
Galaxy Z Fold 7's alleged specs. | Image Credit Roland Quandt
While this may be a deal breaker for power users, others might be willing to overlook it. After all, as the leaked images appear to confirm, the Fold 7 will be bigger, thinner, and lighter than the Fold 6. It will feature a 200MP main camera and will be powered by the custom Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip. The under-display camera will be replaced with a 10MP camera.
Galaxy Z Fold 7's alleged specs. | Image Credit Roland Quandt
Quandt also seems to corroborate rumors about a price hike for the Fold 7 . He says that the 12/256GB model will cost €2,099 (~$2,459.49), up from €2,002 (~$2,345.83).
It looks like the Fold 7 will cost more than the Fold 6.
Samsung stripped the Galaxy S25 Ultra's S Pen of Bluetooth capabilities earlier this year, angering fans who wanted more than just a simple stylus. While Samsung may not have intentionally removed S Pen support from the Z Fold 7 , it still looks like the company no longer prioritizes this accessory. Samsung had previously said that most users didn't use Bluetooth-powered S Pen features, and it now looks like engagement is low overall for the S Pen. Secure your connection now at a bargain price!
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