All about S Pens on your Galaxy phone
Spread the news! The S Pen is now compatible with more devices than ever before. You will be able to draw and write directly on the screen, whether you have a Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy Note series phones, Galaxy Tab S8, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, or Galaxy S22 Ultra! Even if your model did not come with an S Pen, you can purchase one. The S Pen comes in two unique models: the S Pen Fold Edition and S Pen Pro. But which one should you buy? It depends on what phone you have and what features you are looking for.
Note: Information provided applies to devices sold in Canada. Available screens and settings may vary for smartphones sold in other countries.
Divided on which S Pen to get? The biggest difference is compatibility: the S Pen Fold Edition only works with the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, while the S Pen Pro works with pretty much any S Pen-compatible device. There are other things to take into consideration, though. We have broken down the most important specs for both pens, so deciding will be easier.
S Pen Fold Edition
• Compatibility: Galaxy Z Fold3 5G only.
• Number of buttons: Includes one S Pen button.
• Case: Comes with a special S Pen case.
• Bluetooth: Does not support Bluetooth.
• Air Command: Supports the Air command menu.
• S Pen Tip: Comes with auto-retractable Pro Tip. Retracts with 500 gf or greater.
• Charging: This S Pen does not need to be charged.
• Latency: Improved latency at 2.8 ms.
S Pen Pro
• Compatibility: Galaxy Z Fold3, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Note series, Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, and Galaxy S22 Ultra.
• Number of buttons: Includes two buttons: one S Pen button and one Pair button.
• Case: Does not come with a case.
• Bluetooth: Supports full Bluetooth functionality.
• Air Command: Supports the Air command menu.
• S Pen Tip: Comes with auto-retractable Pro Tip. Retracts with 500 gf or greater.
• Charging: Charges via USB-C cable.
• Latency: Improved latency at 2.8 ms.
Using an S Pen on a Galaxy Z Fold3 5G's large display is amazing by itself, but the S Pen also comes with useful features. For example, you can use the Quick Create feature for easy notetaking. Just hold down the S Pen button and tap twice on the screen to open a new note. This will be extra handy in Flex mode where you will have more room to write and can view multiple apps at once. You can also enable the S Pen to Text feature. This option allows you to write directly on the screen, and your handwriting will be converted to text!
On the other hand, the S Pen Pro comes with a full range of your favorite Bluetooth features! You can enjoy remote features like Air actions or gestures to make using your phone easier and more fun. The S Pen Pro also comes with Easy device switching and Easy Finding. This allows you to conveniently switch between compatible devices that use S Pens.
Once you have chosen your S Pen and have gotten your new phone, all you have to do is pair the S Pen and start writing or multitasking!
To pair your S Pen Fold Edition, simply take it out of the case and begin using it on the screen.
To pair your S Pen Pro, make sure the pen is toggled to the correct device (such as a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G). Then, simply hold the Pairing button for 3 seconds until your phone recognizes the S Pen. From there, you can simply write on the screen or use the remote features like Air actions.
If an incompatible S Pen is detected, a popup message will appear. Check again to see if the S Pen is toggled to the correct device.
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