Samsung officially unveiled its flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphone during its global product launch event on January 23. Among the many highlights of the device was the S Pen, a long-standing staple of the Ultra series. This time, however, Samsung has made some notable changes to its design and functionality, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
S Pen for Galaxy S25 Ultra Comes with Air Command Support
Samsung has listed the new S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra on its official website for $49.99. Available in Black, Light Grey, and Light Silver, the stylus features a 1.5mm tip and 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity, offering precision for writing and drawing. It also retains Air Command functionality.
However, Samsung’s decision to move the S Pen to a “passive specification” has raised eyebrows. Unlike its predecessors, the S25 Ultra’s S Pen does not support Bluetooth connectivity, effectively removing features like Air Actions (it is different from Air Command), remote camera control, and other hover-based operations.
This marks a significant shift from the previous models, which included advanced capabilities that many Note series loyalists relied upon. The absence of Bluetooth also means that the S Pen no longer needs charging, aligning with Samsung’s cost-saving and design simplification measures.
Adding to the confusion, a Samsung blog post initially suggested compatibility with Bluetooth-enabled S Pens, such as the S Pen Pro. This sparked excitement among fans hoping for a workaround to access Bluetooth functionalities.
However, Samsung later clarified to Android Authority that this was a mistake, confirming that the Galaxy S25 Ultra does not support any Bluetooth-equipped S Pens. This retraction has left many users feeling disappointed, particularly those accustomed to the advanced stylus features from earlier models.
The removal of Bluetooth connectivity has not been well-received by fans. Social media platforms and forums are filled with frustrated reactions from users who relied heavily on features like remote camera control and air gestures. Many are questioning the rationale behind Samsung’s decision, given the popularity of these functionalities among loyal Note and Ultra users.
Samsung justifies the move by pointing to low usage statistics for these features and the added complexity and cost they introduced. However, this change could signal a broader shift in Samsung’s strategy, potentially phasing out the S Pen entirely in future models. Longtime fans of the stylus worry that this downgrade may foreshadow the gradual decline of one of the Galaxy Ultra line’s defining features.
For those who primarily use the S Pen for note-taking or basic tasks, the changes may not be deal-breaking. But for power users who depend on Bluetooth-enabled features, the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s S Pen represents a significant step backward. Whether Samsung’s decision pays off remains to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that the move has left a sizeable portion of the fan base dissatisfied.
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