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Unlike the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Fold 4 not expected to feature S Pen slot

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By Anam Hamid

Published: Nov 19, 2021, 10:36 AM

Unlike the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Fold 4 not expected to feature S Pen slot

With leaks from most reliable sources claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra will flaunt a Galaxy Note-like design and built-in stylus, it's safe to assume that Note phones are not coming back. The successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 3, which is Samsung's second non-Note phone to get stylus support, on the other hand, is unlikely to feature a dedicated slot for the S Pen.

Current Galaxy Z Fold prototypes don't have an S Pen slot

Responding to rumors that said that current Galaxy Z Fold 4 prototypes have an S Pen silo, Naver leaker lanzuk said that's not the case. He says that none of the current prototypes or samples have a dedicated S Pen slot.

That doesn't dismiss the possibility of a stylus slot on the Fold 4 though and the final decision will apparently be made in March next year. A source with an unproven track record claims that the Galaxy Z Flip 4 might also support the S Pen, something that was also hinted at by a patent, but it's best to treat this bit with a heavy dose of skepticism.

The next generation of Samsung's foldable Galaxy Z phones is rumored to be lighter and more durable than the current iteration. The devices are likely to offer the same battery capacity as their predecessors.

Samsung's under-display camera tech, which debuted on the Fold 3, has supposedly improved to the point that Samsung is considering outfitting Z Fold 4's outer screen with it too. Even more exciting is the rumor that the Fold 4 will feature premium camera hardware, something which will allow it to stand toe to toe with the top phones of 2021 which offer impressive cameras.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will likely be announced in August 2022.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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