S Pen support may return to Galaxy Fold, but not on the phone you want

S Pen support may return to Galaxy Fold, but not on the phone you want

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TL; DR

  • Samsung is rumored to be reviving S Pen support for the Galaxy Fold.
  • However, instead of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Samsung could bring the technology back with the rumored ‘wide’ Fold.
  • Samsung recently started working on the wide folding display to counter the iPhone Fold’s wider-than-usual interior display layout.
With the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Samsung has reduced the foldable device to a ridiculously thin profile. This effort removed a key component: the digitizer that allowed the S Pen to work on the Fold’s inner screen. However, that functionality could be restored with a foldable Samsung phone other than the Galaxy Z Fold 8.

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The interesting part of the rumor is that the wide foldable will support S Pen, despite Samsung dropping support earlier this year. The added support, which will likely require the reintroduction of the digitization layer, will also likely increase the thickness of the device, according to the rumor. Alternatively, Samsung may not need to add a digitizer to revive S Pen support; instead, work is already underway on a chip-based solution.

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This appears to be the latest development in the revival of the Galaxy Fold’s S Pen support. Although Samsung dropped stylus support to make the Fold 7 slimmer, pre-launch rumors hinted that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 would bring it back. To make this possible, Samsung was rumored to be ditching titanium from the Galaxy Z Fold 8’s hinge in favor of a much slimmer and more malleable carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP).

The rumor mill has also started speculation about a slightly improved battery, the capacity of which has been increased to 5,000 mAh. However, these speculations have so far been linked to the Galaxy Z Fold 8. The latest rumor attributing them to the other wide Fold adds a new twist.

Despite these suggestions, we’re not sure they contain even a grain of truth. Although the rumor originated from a known tipster, its authenticity could not be verified. We expect to learn more in the weeks after CES 2026 in early January. Who knows, Samsung might even officially drop hints at its January 4 event.
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