The role of technology in fostering interaction with our gadgets has led to so many innovations in Germany such as the stylus pen for Samsung phones to aid our creative work.
This new invention enhances digital learning experiences with phones that have touchscreen capabilities.
Today, a greater percentage of the German market is driven by smart work, thus, adopting whatever makes work easier.
Most Samsung phones do not come with a stylus pen, though it can be bought separately.
Before we proceed with the devices that have a stylus pen, let us explain what a stylus pen (S Pen) means and its uses.
Samsung S Pen
The Samsung S Pen is a digital pen that comes with most Samsung phones. It allows users to draw, write, and take screenshots directly on the screen. The S Pen serves as a pointing device on phones that are touch-screen sensitive.
From a report of the stylus pen market industry analysis of some countries including Germany, the stylus pen market size is forecast to increase by USD 472.3 billion, at a CAGR of 4.78% between 2023 and 2028.
The S Pen does what ordinarily the fingers or pencil should have done on paper like writing on your Samsung Note, sketching on your screen, and taking screenshots on your phone.
S Pen has three specific models: the S Pen Fold Edition, S Pen Pro, and the S Pen Creator Edition.
The Galaxy S Pen model you have depends on your Samsung phone model and its features.
Compatibility is a significant factor when using a stylus pen on Samsung phones. However, other factors that determine which S Pen works on your device are explained in the table below:
| S Pen Fold Edition | S Pen Pro | S Pen Creator | |
| Compatible devices | Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Fold5, and Galaxy Z Fold6 only | Galaxy Z Fold 3,4,5, and 6.
S21 Ultra, S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra. Galaxy Note 10 & 20.
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S21 Ultra, S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Tab S6, S7, S8, and S9. Excluding the Galaxy Z Fold series |
| Charging | No | Yes | No |
| S Pen Case | Yes | No | No |
| Writing/Sketching | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | No |
| Air Action | No | Yes | No |
From the above table, you can see that the S Pen creator can be used on most Samsung Galaxy S series, Galaxy Note 10 and 20, and some Galaxy Tab S series excluding the Galaxy Z Fold series.
The S Pen Creator and S Pen FE do not support Air action. The Bluetooth connection of the S Pen Pro allows it to respond to Air actions or hand gestures. For instance, you can rotate the S Pen left, right, up, or down freely and your phone screen responds to the actions.
If you want to use the S Pen Creator edition on the compatible devices listed in the column, you would have to go to your settings to enable “Allow Multiple S Pens”.
The S Pen Fold Edition is compatible with devices such as Galaxy Z Fold4, Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Fold6. It doesn’t not connect with Bluetooth. Also, it doesn’t function with a battery and so does not require charging. The stylus pen has a considerable weight that allows you to write, draw, or take shots with ease.
Samsung Phones that Use a Galaxy S Pen
In the above table, we listed some devices that are compatible with the different stylus pens. The outcome of using the S Pen on your phone may vary depending on the device model and software version.
We will look into these few Samsung phones according to their series:
Samsung Galaxy S Series
1. Samsung S21 Ultra
For S21 ultra, the stylus pen is only an accessory. It does not come with a phone. So, you can buy the compatible S pen separately if you need it.
At times, the digital pen may not work on your Samsung s21 Ultra for the following reasons:
a. Faulty Screen
If your screen is hard, slippery, cracked, old, or dirty, the S pen may not function well. Your device may not recognize some actions on the screen if your screen is faulty.
- Magnetic Force
Your Samsung S pen will not function properly when used on a surface affected by magnetic force. If your Samsung phone case is magnetic, you might need to detach it from the phone when using the digital pen.
2. Samsung S22 Ultra
You can charge the S pen if it is a Pro model.
The Galaxy S22 Series supports both wired charging and wireless charging.
Samsung S22 Ultra has a Smart Select feature that allows you to take shots of the work you are doing on your phone. Other features are Smart Write, Live messages, translate, and AR Doodle (for drawing). You will have to hover your S pen over any of the features to select the task you want to perform.
3. Samsung S23 Ultra
Brand new Samsung S23 Ultra comes with an S Pen. The S23 Ultra’s S Pen is water-resistant. Both the S Pen Pro and S Pen Creator editions work well on the S23 Ultra.
4. Samsung S24 Ultra
You can draw with the digital pen on your Samsung S24 Ultra screen. More so, you can capture screenshots at ease or take photos with the camera app.
Galaxy Z Series – Samsung’s Most Innovative Foldable Smartphones
1. Galaxy Z Fold3
The S Pen FE serves as a writing tool for the 7.6-inch primary screen of the Fold3.
2. Galaxy Z Fold4
You will need to activate the Z Fold mode to use the S Pen. The compatible S Pen FE does not need charging and does not require a Bluetooth connection.
3. Galaxy Z Fold5
The S Pen FE works well on Galaxy Z Fold5 for handwriting and drawing.
4. Galaxy Z Fold6
Galaxy Z Fold6 is compatible with the S Pen Fold Edition. The S Pen has a slim case and is useful for writing and sketching on your screen.
Samsung Galaxy Note Series
1. Galaxy Note 10
The Galaxy Note 10 uses the S Pen for different purposes. You can use it to take pictures. What you have to do is
– Open your phone camera
– Position yourself well on the frame
– Press the S Pen button to capture yourself. You can use your phone’s front or rear camera to take pictures.
2. Galaxy Note 20
You can use the S Pen Pro or S Pen Creator on your Samsung Galaxy Note 20 to write texts and sketch on your phone screen.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is the S Pen used on all Samsung phones?
No, the S Pen is not compatible with some devices. Most Samsung phones do not support it. It is used on the following devices: S21 Ultra, S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Tab S6, S7, S8, and S9.
Also, Galaxy Z Fold 3, 4, 5, and 6 can work with an S Pen but only the S Pen Fold Edition.
2. Can I charge my S Pen?
The S Pen is inductive. Not all models require charging.
3. When should I replace my S Pen?
Once you notice that your digital pen no longer performs its function, you can change to a new one.
Conclusion
The use of the S Pen by digital creators has increased the number of their purchases and the number of supporting devices like the Samsung Phones in Germany.
Although not all Samsung phone models come with a digital pen, you can buy it separately as an accessory.
Ever used an S pen on your device? How was your experience?
