Samsung’s S Pen has been a core part of its flagship identity for well over a decade, especially on the Galaxy Ultra lineup. Previously, expectations were high that the Galaxy S27 Ultra might finally bring a major upgrade to the stylus. But if a new report is anything to go by, that upgrade isn’t happening just yet.
According to Korean outlet ETNews, Samsung had been testing a completely new S Pen technology for the S27 Ultra. However, the company has decided to hold it back for now. That means the phone is likely to stick with the same Electromagnetic Resonance (EMR) system it has used for years.
For context, EMR is what allows the S Pen to work without a battery. The phone’s display includes a dedicated digitizer layer that tracks the pen with impressive precision. However, this system relies on a magnetic field, which can be affected by built-in magnets or even magnetic accessories.
The alternative, Active Electrostatic (AES), takes a different approach. It removes the digitizer layer and instead relies on a battery-powered stylus interacting directly with the touchscreen, a method also used by Apple Pencil. Since AES doesn’t rely on magnetism for tracking, strong alignment magnets inside the phone should not significantly affect its performance.
This could finally allow Samsung to build magnets directly into the phone without interfering with S Pen functionality, something older Galaxy S flagships have struggled with when used alongside magnetic cases.
Interestingly, Samsung was reportedly working on a hybrid solution that aimed to combine both approaches. The idea was to remove the digitizer layer while still keeping the pen battery-free.
For now, it looks like Samsung is playing it safe. The S27 Ultra may not bring a big S Pen overhaul, but a more meaningful upgrade is clearly in the works, just not ready yet.
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