According to PhoneArena , the S Pen - the last legacy of the legendary Galaxy Note series and the iconic feature of the Galaxy S Ultra series - may be at risk of being eliminated. According to an insider rumor, Samsung is having a big debate about whether to 'sacrifice' the S Pen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra generation in exchange for a larger battery capacity.
The S Pen is about to be killed off to make room for a larger battery?
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Tough choices with the S Pen
The source said that removing the S Pen slot will free up valuable space inside the device, allowing Samsung to equip a significantly larger battery. This is an upgrade that many users are certainly looking forward to, in the context of battery life is always one of the top concerns.
However, this decision was not an easy one. Samsung is said to be 'fearing' the possible backlash from loyal fans who consider the S Pen to be the soul and main reason for choosing the Ultra series. The negative reaction when the company just removed the Bluetooth feature on the S Pen of the Galaxy S25 Ultra was a clear warning.
Wrong solution to a real problem?
Many analysts say that while improving battery life is necessary, eliminating a feature that has made it famous is a mistake. Instead, Samsung should focus on adopting more energy-dense battery technologies, or simply stop participating in the “silly race for thinness” that both it and Apple are pursuing. Trying to make phones thinner every year directly limits the space available for batteries.
Ultimately, what Samsung decides to do with the Galaxy S26 Ultra will be a big signal about the company’s future. Will it continue to maintain its unique identity, or will it follow the trend of form over function? The future of the iconic S Pen is really in question.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/samsung-se-hy-sinh-s-pen-de-tang-thoi-luong-pin-dien-thoai-galaxy-185250628123117006.htm
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