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What Does Dropping the S Pen Mean for Galaxy Z Fold 7 Users?
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 launched with excitement, but one decision left many fans discouraged. The company removed S Pen support from its latest foldable. This change, made to create a slimmer device, has sparked a strong reaction from loyal users who relied on the stylus for work and creativity.
What Changed with the Galaxy Z Fold 7?
No S Pen support
The Z Fold 7 does not work with the S Pen. Samsung removed the digitizer layer from the inner display.
Thinner design
The phone is slimmer, but it lost a feature that many users valued.
No Bluetooth S Pen on S25 Ultra
Fans are also upset that Samsung removed Bluetooth support from the S Pen on another flagship, the S25 Ultra.
Why Does This Matter to Users?
- Productivity loss: Many professionals used the S Pen for notes, drawing, and editing documents. The stylus made the Fold series feel like a mini laptop.
- No longer unique: The S Pen set the Fold apart from other foldables. Without it, the Z Fold 7 feels less special.
- Upgrade hesitation: Users who depended on the S Pen are now less likely to buy the new model.
Real User Reactions
Here’s what people are saying:
“Samsung has lost what stood out for me in the Z Fold series: S-Pen and no hole-punch inner display. Now, I can switch to other brand foldables when I need to upgrade my Fold 5.”
“No Spen = deal breaker for me. Stick with my Fold 5.”
“I swapped to the Fold series once they added the spen. Without the spen, there isn’t much differentiating them from the other foldables out there.”
“Deal breaker for me. Was going from 5 to 7 but no s-pen no dice. Bye bye Samsung.”
“If I want to have a stylus to make notes and write on pdfs … this means that it’s not possible? What’s the point of the bigger screen then?”
Other Concerns Beyond the S Pen
- Higher price: The Z Fold 7 costs more, but offers fewer features.
- Battery: There is no improvement in battery capacity.
- Camera design: The addition of a hole-punch camera on the inner display upset some users.
- Competition: Phones like the OnePlus Open support stylus input and are now seen as better options by some.
What Are Fans Doing Now?
Many are keeping their current Fold devices instead of upgrading. Some are looking at other brands that offer stylus support. The Z Fold 6 is now viewed as the last “complete” foldable from Samsung for fans who value the S Pen.
Samsung’s move to drop S Pen support on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has created disappointment among its most loyal users. The slimmer design may appeal to some, but for those who prized productivity and creativity, the loss of the stylus is a significant step back. As the foldable market grows, user needs and feedback will shape the future of these devices.