Samsung may bring an integrated S Pen to its future trifolds
Samsung’s Next Big Move: A TriFold Galaxy with a Built-in S Pen?
Samsung’s journey with foldables has been a bit of a rollercoaster lately. While we saw the original Galaxy Z TriFold bow out of several markets recently, the tech giant is clearly not done with the form factor. If anything, they’re doubling down on making it the ultimate productivity tool. A fresh patent discovery has just given us a glimpse into what the future might hold, and it involves a fan-favorite feature: the S Pen.
The Return of the Integrated Stylus
According to a patent spotted by the team at xleaks7, Samsung is exploring a way to tuck a dedicated S Pen right into the body of a triple-folding device. This isn’t just about having a place to store it; the patent describes a magnetic cradle that would secure and charge the stylus simultaneously, mirroring the seamless experience found on the Galaxy S24 and upcoming Ultra models.
Design Trade-offs: The Asymmetry Factor
Engineering a device that folds twice is already a headache, but adding a hollow silo for a stylus makes it even trickier. To make this work, the patent suggests that Samsung might need to narrow one of the folding screen sections. This would likely result in a slightly asymmetrical or “off-center” look when the device is closed. It’s a bold design choice, but for those who use their phone as a mobile workstation, having the S Pen always at the ready is usually worth a bit of visual quirkiness.
Can It Stay Thin?
There is one major hurdle standing in the way: physics. Current rumors surrounding the inevitable Galaxy Z TriFold 2 suggest that Samsung is obsessed with making the next generation thinner and lighter. Adding an internal S Pen slot generally requires more internal volume, which is the exact opposite of what you want when aiming for a razor-thin profile.
As with any patent, there is no guarantee this specific design will ever hit the assembly line. However, it’s a clear signal that Samsung is listening to power users who want more than just a big screen—they want a device that can actually replace a tablet and a notepad in one go. Whether they can balance that utility with a sleek, pocketable design is the multi-billion dollar question.