If you’re planning to get your hands on Samsung’s new clamshell, you might be wondering if it works with an S Pen stylus. Unfortunately, the Galaxy Z Flip 4 does not include an S Pen, nor does it support the S Pen (Fold Edition) or the S Pen Pro. The lack of stylus support is both a cost-saving measure and a limitation of the phone’s unique form factor. The Galaxy Z Flip 4’s screen isn’t as big and wide as the Galaxy Z Fold 4 to really take advantage of the S Pen. Not to mention, enabling S Pen support requires adding a digitizer under the screen, which would make the Galaxy Z Flip 4 more expensive and require some engineering to maintain the device’s thickness and overall design. Even if Samsung added S Pen support to the Galaxy Z Flip 4, most users wouldn’t like the idea of carrying the stylus separately, since the Flip can’t store the stylus inside the phone or case. The whole idea of the Flip is to fold into a smaller device, so adding a few more things to carry just doesn’t go with the flow on this phone.
For a limited time, Samsung is offering a free memory upgrade and a free Standing Cover with S Pen when pre-ordering the Galaxy Z Fold 4. Plus, XDA readers can get up to $200 worth of extra perks by clicking the link below!
If the S Pen or stylus is essential to your workflow, consider getting the Galaxy Z Fold 4 or Galaxy S22 Ultra. Note that Samsung doesn’t bundle the S Pen with the Galaxy Z Fold 4. You’ll have to buy one separately. If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, be sure to take advantage of the best Galaxy Z Flip 4 deals to save money and get freebies.
