TL;DR
- Samsung has long struggled with S Pen users storing the stylus backwards.
- With the S 26 Ultra, a new design means it’s possible to store the S Pen rotated incorrectly along its long axis.
- Storing the pen like this won’t cause any damage, but will make one corner stick out.
How much longer is Samsung going to stick with the S Pen? Ever since the retirement of the Note series, Samsung’s stylus solution has felt like it’s on borrowed time. We’ve seen support continue with Galaxy S Ultra flagships, but the Fold 7 launching without S Pen support felt like a major slight. While those long-term prospects are still up for debate, Samsung’s giving the S Pen some fresh attention for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and that means a new design element with a possibly annoying little quirk.
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