Samsung Again Leaves Out a Key S Pen Feature in Galaxy S26 Ultra, fueling anticipation and disappointment ahead of a new leak
The Galaxy Unpacked event is nearly here, and the inevitable scramble has begun as Samsung’s newest flagship, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, lands in the hands of a tech YouTuber for the first hands-on looks. What should be a moment of excitement instead raises questions for potential buyers: one crucial feature appears to be missing once again. If you remember the Galaxy S25 Ultra, you’ll spot a familiar pattern—the S26 Ultra seems to be omitting a Bluetooth capability that previously accompanied the S Pen.
Bluetooth on the S Pen would let you remotely trigger the camera, among other tasks. In a short clip shared by Sahil Karoul on X, the S Pen’s button press does not activate the camera shutter, underscoring the continued absence of Bluetooth functionality. A petition had already started circulating online, urging Samsung to bring back the S Pen’s Bluetooth features, but it looks like the company is sticking to its current approach. Admittedly, the S Pen is used by a minority of users who simply won’t carry or dock it regularly; Samsung may have concluded the effort to reintroduce Bluetooth isn’t worthwhile for the broader audience.
Still, the broader question remains: what compelling reasons remain to choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if essential features keep getting removed? Early rumors already claim the S26 Ultra outperforms the iPhone 17 Pro Max in Geekbench 6 tests, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, and a 5,000 mAh battery is said to extend endurance beyond that of previous flagships. If those benchmarks hold, performance and battery life could offset some hardware trade-offs for many buyers.
Samsung also markets a privacy-focused display as a response to real-world user concerns, suggesting the company is prioritizing practical, user-oriented improvements over mere hardware upgrades like higher refresh rates or brighter panels. This could resonate with users who value everyday usability over headline specs.
Bottom line: as leaks accumulate, fans and prospective purchasers will weigh the S26 Ultra’s overall value, balancing notable performance gains against the continued omission of familiar S Pen conveniences. What’s your take on Samsung’s strategy—does the potential loss of Bluetooth S Pen features matter to you, or do you value the device’s other improvements more? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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