

Hopefully, it’s not too late to change the Galaxy Z Fold 4’s core design to accommodate the S Pen. If the Galaxy S22 Ultra is any indication, though, Samsung is at least aware of the biggest criticisms its “Galaxy Note replacements” are getting. As anyone with a Galaxy Z Fold 3 and S Pen Fold Edition know by now, there is still no perfect case that holds the S Pen and protects the phone’s hinge while still keeping the phone flat when opened. The other part of it is about the design of the phone and accessories. Part of it is about convenience, as you don’t have to worry about losing the stylus somewhere along the way. Keeping the S Pen externally isn’t just about price since many deals bundle the stylus and case with the Galaxy Z Fold 3 anyway. Still, it’s disappointing to hear that Samsung’s initial design still sticks to the status quo, especially after it has been repeatedly criticized for that.

That could still change, however, since the design won’t be confirmed until early March next year.

According to a post on social networking site Naver, there is no Galaxy Z Fold 4 prototype that has a built-in slot for the S Pen.
