S Pen losing features for Galaxy S25 Ultra

Indian leaker Ishan Agarwal detailed how the S Pen is losing features for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra via X. This is a developing story and has yet to be confirmed by other sources.

For context, the S Pen from the Galaxy S24 Ultra can be used for gestures and controlling the camera remotely. It was able to achieve this via a Bluetooth connection.

As per Agarwal, these features are omitted from the upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen based on information from retailers. Netizens have speculated that this could be a cost-cutting measure. After all, it does eliminate the need for charging in the S-Pen slot.

Weirdly enough, this should only provide an incremental upgrade for the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s battery life. Otherwise, Samsung might have only removed the features to reduce the device weight.

Notably though, using the S Pen to control the camera isn’t used very often. Some could see this as either a downgrade or a quality of life change. What do you guys think of the S Pen losing features?

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One Comment

Braden Jensen says:

11 months ago

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Hi Duane,

I am (or was) really looking forward to Samsung’s Unpacked event tomorrow. I haven’t owned a Samsung device since the S22 (regular). I have been a Pixel user since ditching Samsung.

But now I am really not liking my Pixel… I was planning on pre-ordering the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but after hearing this news… I might reconsider my options.

To me, removing features is ALWAYS a step in the wrong direction. Companies shouldn’t be removing features, even if they’re rarely used. Of course this is my own opinion, but nonetheless I think a lot of people in the tech world would share in this opinion.

Several of my family members have the S23 Ultra and the S24 Ultra. The coolest feature they show off all the time is the fact that you can take a photo with the S Pen!

If I get the S25 Ultra… What am I going to be able to show off now? Having the latest and greatest isn’t enough anymore. Companies have to stop this nonsense of removing features just to make the phone “slightly” lighter.

That’s my take.
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