I love the S Pen. While I’m more than happy with my Pixel 10 Pro, one of the things I miss most from Samsung’s flagship phones is the stylus. The S Pen has been with us since 2011, and it hasn’t changed much during that time. The S Pen has gotten better, but the core technology that makes the stylus work is the same on the Galaxy S26 Ultra as it is on the original Galaxy Note.
That’s impressive, but it’s also leading to a major problem for Samsung. If the S Pen doesn’t evolve soon, it may be time for Samsung to make it a tablet-only accessory for good.