Galaxy Z Fold 7: Why Samsung Dropped the S Pen in Its Thinnest Foldable Yet

Galaxy Z Fold 7: Why Samsung Dropped the S Pen in Its Thinnest Foldable Yet

Galaxy Z Fold 7 S Pen Support: Why Samsung Made a Bold Choice Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 is making waves as the company’s thinnest and lightest foldable phone yet—but many fans were quick to notice a major omission: no S Pen support. Why would Samsung ditch a feature so beloved by power users, especially when previous models supported it? The answer lies in a delicate balance of design, innovation, and user expectations. In this post, we explore why the Galaxy Z Fold 7 doesn't support the S Pen, what that means for future foldables, and whether Samsung’s decision helps or hinders the evolution of foldable tech. Image : Google Thinner Design Meant Ditching S Pen Support The biggest engineering triumph of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 is undoubtedly its slim profile. When unfolded, the phone measures just 4.2mm thick, and when closed, it’s only 8.9mm—24% thinner than the Fold 6. Samsung's Blake Geiser, Senior VP of Smartphone Product Management, explained that achieving this level of thinness …