It is known that the ultra models of the smartphones of Samsung They inherited, in all respects, the spirit of the now late Galaxy Note, from the dimensions to the support for S Pen. This balance, now become an intrinsic feature of these models, could soon change: Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra it could in fact say Farewell to the integrated S Pen.
The indiscretion is launched by the Chinese leaker Setsuna Digital, which says that Samsung It would be evaluating the removal of the Sen’s hostess to make room for other engineering improvements. In fact, the hypotheses are not lacking: the choice to remove the space used for the stylus could lead to a more large battery, a more effective cooling system or, more simply, to a more streamlined and thin design.
It would not be the first time that the S Pen becomes an optional accessory rather than an integral element of the smartphone. Already with Samsung S21 Ultra The Korean giant had eliminated the internal housing for the S Pen, which was still supported by the smartphone but could not be placed inside.
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The S Pen could become important in other areas
This decision, if confirmed, would go to break a tradition that has been going on for many years, leaving a void for those who have always seen that “extra gear” in the S Pen that differentiated the ultra models from the other variants of the range. However, it is not the first time that we are talking about a possible behind Samsung On the S Pen front: according to other leaks, within the company there would be design limits that make it more difficult to integrate all its features.
Already with Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra We have seen the removal of S pen functionality, such as Bluetooth air controls, while the future too Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 It could give up some characteristics of the stylus to encourage a thinner design of the smartphone. In short, it seems that the manufacturer has begun to downsize the role of the S Pen on smartphones, concentrating the efforts Prevalently on tablets And, in the slightest part, on the folding.
The direction therefore seems clear: Samsung It would have all the intentions to leave more efficiency and portability on smartphones, relegating the S Pen and its main functions to devices from larger screens, which most lend themselves to this type of accessories. This does not mean that Galaxy S27 Ultra can completely lose support for S Pen, since the company could follow the road already taken with Galaxy S21 Ultra.
For now, however, nothing is official. Next Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultraexpected for the beginning of 2026, should still keep the S Pen and its internal housing, but 2027 could represent a new beginning or, depending on the points of view, the end of an era.
