Currently, Samsung’s S-Pen does not require a battery or an electric field to function. However, the company may radically change how the stylus works to achieve the thinnest possible design for the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 7, according to reports. The handset is speculated to be as thin as the Galaxy S24, but the S-Pen, a key feature of Samsung\’s foldables, presents a challenge. The company is reportedly considering adopting Apple Pencil-like technology, where the necessary components for the stylus would be integrated into the pen itself, rather than within the display layer.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7\’s S-Pen Overhaul
A report from the Korean publication ETNews suggests that Samsung is exploring options to remove the need for a digitizer layer in the display for S-Pen input. Currently, Samsung uses an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) digitizer beneath the display, which eliminates the need for a battery or electric field in the stylus. However, this additional layer adds to the device\’s thickness. To address this issue, Samsung is said to be \”actively reviewing\” the adoption of active electrostatic (AES) technology, similar to that found in the Apple Pencil. While this change could reduce the thickness of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, the S-Pen would require a power source, such as a battery, and regular charging.
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Notably, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, launched a few months ago, was thinner than the standard model, though the S-Pen was not included with the device and had to be purchased separately. In addition to the potential S-Pen technology upgrade, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is also rumored to feature a Titanium back plate for its display folder.
