topic Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives? in Fold & Flip Phones

S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

mkv1908 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:45:36 GMT

Hey. I pre-ordered the new Z Fold 7 before realizing that it does not support the s-pen anymore. I contemplated canceling the pre-order but popped by a Samsung Experience Store and saw the dang thing in person and now I'm torn. I use my s-pen often (like now typing this). So I'm wondering if folks have suggestions for s-pen alternatives or basically passive/capacitive styluses that could work well?

And please I am only looking for suggestions and help. I get that some folks don't care about the s-pen and yes, I'm aware I don't need to upgrade. Thanks.

Capacitive passive stylus for z fold 7

Mobraveman — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:09:14 GMT

Will the capacitive passive stylus be able to be useful on z fold 7 since you are able to write with your finger and the notes app will still be on the device.

Re: Capacitive passive stylus for z fold 7

GaryB82 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:39:09 GMT

You should be able to use any stylus that has a rubber tip on the new Z Fold 7

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Mobraveman — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:40:11 GMT

Great thanks

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

GaryB82 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:06:18 GMT

Any normal stylus that has the rubber tip should work with the Z Fold7

Re: Re: Re: Capacitive passive stylus for z fold 7

GaryB82 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:08:26 GMT

Your welcome I haven't tried one yet but since you can use your finger you should be able to use a normal stylus with it.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

mkv1908 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:14:18 GMT

Thanks. I get that but there are a ton of options, so was hoping for some specific suggestions.

Re: Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

GaryB82 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:20:48 GMT

They are 100's of stylus it's hard to recommend just one. I have 3 that I purchased from Walmart that works great on my A model tablets and should work excellent on the Fold 7 these are the ones I use all the time
https://www.walmart.com/ip/onn-Touch-Pen-Tablets-Smartphone-Styluses-Anti-Scratch-Rubber-Tips-3-Count-Black-Blue-Gray/897867097?classType=REGULAR&from=%2Fsearch&sid=4c8cfedd-3c4e-454c-a11a-f8cb8161291a

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

userMJi89sXcpInNFy6 — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 02:35:08 GMT

The user above me mentioned the rubber stylus. you should get those if you don't care about the features that comes with the S pen.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

Members_T0mgdCR — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:22:41 GMT

I almost cancelled my order too. But I think if I can us a capacitive stylus I'll be happy. Fingers crossed. It looks like a beautiful phone. I like to "write" notes and also love the screen write function, mostly to just capture whatever is on the screen and send to someone or save. I hope I find a way to still have that function. I am assuming ai can help with that.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

07thking — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:04:07 GMT

I'm still considering withdrawing my pre-order for the Z Fold 7 whenever I utilize my s-pen pro. This decision is challenging as I am fond of the Z Fold 6, and hence, I don't really need to upgrade. I need to ascertain if I will be able to utilize the complimentary note-taking app that is being offered with a non-Samsung stylus or the Samsung notes with such a stylus.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

usero87osKmfhS — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:29:18 GMT

I have a S Pen I bought for the Fold 4. It was too long. So I haven't used it. I regret buying it! Now I can't use it at all with the new Fold 7! A waste of money! 😥

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

BlkJmsBnd — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 02:25:48 GMT

So Amazon has a selection of cases for the Z Fold 7 that actually have a stylus with it that it houses and is capacitive. I believe it will work as I have purchased one about 2 yrs ago for my Z Fold 5 that worked just fine, wasn't a Samsung S Pen but it worked !

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

mkv1908 — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:47:10 GMT

Thanks all. I went ahead and cancelled my pre-order. I am going to keep my ZFold6. The s-pen is integral to how I use the Fold and although I typically upgrade annually, this will not be that year. I would rather keep my ZFold6 and my s-pen.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

mkv1908 — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:47:44 GMT

BEWARE!!!! Update, I tried to cancel my pre-order and Samsung cancelled all of the "freebies" that came with the pre-order, but refused to cancel the actual order for the phone, case and screen protector. Instead, telling me I need to receive and then decline the shipment because the order is "processing." Absolutely ridiculous!!!!! Very disappointing and this may be the end of my relationship with Samsung.

Re: Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

TheRabbi — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 16:42:24 GMT

Yup. Once the order is in the "processing" stage, you'll have to just decline the shipment.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

Members_PU0Agnq — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:42:42 GMT

Totally agree. Samsung really messed up this time.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

LiftedNinja — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:48:13 GMT

I canceled my pre-order due to not having s-pen support. I wasn't expecting them to have it built in, but I thought they would at least have a new spen we'd have to buy. Guess they just keep saying f you old Note users. Plus it seems too thin. I have big fingers.

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LiftedNinja — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:49:34 GMT

I'm not hopeful because all those have reviews from 2023 and 2024 so I think it's a reused old listing. Pretty sure they won't work as Samsung said no stylus would work due to how they made the screen. Maybe the bulky rubber tip ones but you can't really do anything with those.

Re: S-Pen Alternatives? Passive/Capacitive Alternatives?

userSV3OjxZ64V — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:20:30 GMT

Same here. I am doing exactly the same.