Samsung’s plan to integrate the S Pen into the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5 might have failed, but adding an inbuilt stylus might not be a good idea.
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Samsung is expected to make some significant changes to the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 5, including a redesigned hinge that reduces the crease in the main display. According to a recent report by ETNews, Samsung planned to add a silo for storing the S Pen to the upcoming foldable smartphone, but had to cancel the decision due to a hardware limitation caused by the new hinge. While this may have been a setback for Samsung, the brand could attempt to include this feature with the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in 2024.
The S Pen Should Remain An Optional Feature
However, if Samsung moves forward with its plan to add a silo for the S Pen to future Galaxy Z Fold models, it will result in a number of tradeoffs. To begin with, the smartphone would have to become thicker and wider to accommodate the stylus, if the battery is retained at the current capacity. Samsung might also have to modify the thickness and length of the S Pen Fold Edition to fit into the device. For those who find the S Pen Fold Edition and the S Pen Pro more comfortable to write with, a slimmer pen will result in a sub-par experience.
Furthermore, adding a built-in S Pen is likely to raise the price of the device, as Samsung would not only have to redesign a new S Pen that works with its foldable smartphones, but also factor in the cost of additional components such as the special wireless charging required for the stylus. While an integrated S Pen for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold would ensure it can be stored safely, having optional S Pen support adds more versatility to the foldable phone.