The new foldable model may finally get S Pen support. What other features would you like to see on this new device?
Tl;dr
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition could finally be compatible with the S Pen.
- The rumor that the digitizer would be removed to reduce the thickness of the phone would be false.
- If the S Pen is compatible without a digitizer, it could be beneficial for future foldable phones.
- The Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, available in limited quantities, could be released in September or October.
S Pen compatible with the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Editionalso called the Z Fold Slim, has been the subject of many rumors lately, including the one about the lack of S Pen support. This is said to be due to the removal of the digitizer layer from the display to reduce the thickness of the phone. However, it seems that this is not the case.
Rumors denied
Ice Universe, a well-known leaker for his information on Samsung, denied this information on the social network X by simply stating that the ” Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition still supports S Pen“. This statement suggests that the rumors about the digitizer’s removal were unfounded. It’s a perfect example of why you shouldn’t give too much credence to pre-launch rumors. There’s always a chance they’re completely wrong.
An alternative for the S Pen?
Ross Young, display analyst and CEO of DSCC, meanwhile, expressed his opinion on X that Samsung still plans to remove the digitizer in order to reduce costs and thickness. According to him, Samsung should find another method for the S Pen to work with the Z Fold SE’s internal display. How does Samsung plan to offer S Pen support without the digitizer? We’re not display engineers, and these are the kinds of issues reserved for people with more knowledge and experience than we do.
A beneficial development for future foldable phones
Regardless, if Samsung manages to add S Pen support to the Galaxy Z Fold SE without the need for a digitizer, it could prove useful for future foldable phones. That is, of course, assuming that the loss of the digitizer doesn’t come with a major loss of functionality. We won’t know for sure until Samsung officially announces the phone, which will allow us to stop focusing on rumors as much.
The latest rumors indicate that the Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition could arrive in September or even October. Unfortunately, it might be difficult to get your hands on it, as rumors also claim that this foldable phone will only be available in limited quantities and in select regions like China and South Korea.
