Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 likely drops S Pen support
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Updated · Android Central · May 4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 likely drops S Pen support
13 articles · Updated · Android Central · May 4
The report says Samsung removed the digitizer from the 8.99mm Galaxy Z Fold 7 after the 12.1mm Fold 6, making a stylus return on the Fold 8 unlikely.
Without that screen layer, the Fold 8 may still work with basic passive styluses but not Samsung's pressure-sensitive S Pen, which requires palm rejection and dedicated input hardware.
Samsung's thinner-foldable strategy began with the South Korea-only Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition, while users wanting stylus support are directed to the Fold 6, Galaxy S26 Ultra or Motorola Razr Fold.
Is Samsung's secret screen tech the key to an ultra-thin foldable that finally reclaims the S Pen?
As rivals add styluses, is Samsung's 'thinner is better' strategy for the Z Fold 8 a massive gamble?
With the Z Fold 8 ditching the S Pen, which competitor will win over Samsung's abandoned power users?