Galaxy Z TriFold 2 Envisioned with Built-In S Pen Support

Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold may have disappeared from markets like the US, but the company seems to be working on its successor, TriFold 2. A newly spotted patent filing suggests the Korean firm is exploring the possibility of including an S Pen with the device. The first-gen model doesn’t support stylus input.

Samsung patent hints at S Pen support for Galaxy Z TriFold 2

Last year, Samsung revolutionized the foldable smartphone space with its Galaxy Z TriFold. Its immersive screen, when unfolded, made the device a solid companion for multitasking and entertainment. However, the foldable does not support the S Pen, which is a disadvantage for productivity-focused users.

Samsung now appears to be addressing that limitation with its next-gen TriFold. A patent document suggests that the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 might feature integrated S Pen support through a redesigned hinge mechanism. The company could put a dedicated slot for the S Pen inside the right hinge area. This will allow users to store the stylus within the smartphone rather than carrying it separately.

Based on the patent, Saskaitu Israsymas and @xleaks7 have shared renders (folded and unfolded) of the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. As you can see in the first image, one side of the device looks slightly narrower than the other. This gives the foldable a somewhat less balanced look. The design change could be essential to create space for the S Pen slot.

It will be interesting to see whether the Galaxy Z TriFold 2 adopts digitizer-free S Pen technology or uses a digitizer layer for stylus input. A digitizer-free solution allows Samsung to reduce the device’s thickness while keeping S Pen functionality. Earlier reports suggested that the next-gen TriFold could be thinner than its predecessor. So, adopting a digitizer-free approach seems more likely.

Note that the report is based on a patent filing, which does not mention the Galaxy Z TriFold 2. However, it suggests Samsung’s intention to bring S Pen support to future TriFold devices. While not every patent translates into a real product, this one could do well if realized. We’ll let you know if any new developments surface on the web in the coming months.