Highlights

• Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen without Bluetooth connectivity.
• Features like Air Actions, hover-based gestures and remote camera control are not available without Bluetooth.
• The new S Pen is priced at $49.99 and features a 1.5mm tip with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.
• It is available in Black, Light Grey and Light Silver colour options.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S25 Ultra recently and as expected the S Pen remains a key feature. However, Samsung has made a major change this time by removing Bluetooth connectivity from the S Pen, which has sparked disappointment among fans. Here’s the full story.

New S Pen – What’s Changed?

Samsung has officially listed the new S Pen for the Galaxy S25 Ultra on its official website for $49.99. It comes in Black, Light Grey and Light Silver colour variants. The new pen features a 1.5mm tip with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity ensuring precision for writing and drawing. It also supports Air Command allowing users to access quick shortcuts.

However, unlike previous models, the new S Pen does not support Bluetooth, which means popular features like Air Actions, remote camera control and hover-based gestures are gone.

At first, there was some confusion when a Samsung blog post suggested that Bluetooth-enabled S Pens, like the S Pen Pro, might still work. This led to excitement among fans hoping for a workaround.

However, Samsung later clarified to Android Authority that this was a mistake and that the Galaxy S25 Ultra does not support any Bluetooth-equipped S Pens. This confirmation has left many longtime Note and Ultra users frustrated.

Why Did Samsung Remove Bluetooth?

Samsung explains that the removal of Bluetooth is due to low usage statistics and the extra cost and complexity it added. The new S Pen is now passive and no longer needs charging, which some users might appreciate.

This feels like a step backwards for fans who rely on remote camera control and air gestures. Many tech enthusiasts worry that Samsung could eventually phase out the S Pen entirely in future models.

For those who use the S Pen mainly for writing or basic tasks, the lack of Bluetooth may not be a big issue. But for power users, this change removes some of the features that made the Galaxy Ultra series stand out.

FAQs

Q1. What significant change did Samsung make to the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen?

Answer. Samsung removed Bluetooth connectivity from the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen, which means features like Air Actions, remote camera control and hover-based gestures are no longer available.

Q2. How much does the new Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen cost and what are its features?

Answer. The new Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen is priced at $49.99. It features a 1.5mm tip with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and supports Air Command. It comes in Black, Light Grey and Light Silver colour variants but lacks Bluetooth functionality.

Q3. Why did Samsung remove Bluetooth from the new S Pen?

Answer. Samsung removed Bluetooth due to low usage statistics and the extra cost and complexity it added. The new S Pen is now passive and does not need charging.

Q4. Are Samsung Galaxy Ultra series users happy with the removal of Bluetooth from the S Pen?

Answer. Many longtime Note and Ultra users are frustrated by the removal of Bluetooth, as they rely on features like remote camera control and air gestures. Some worry that Samsung might phase out the S Pen entirely in future models.

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