Even for those who do not use the S Pen for writing on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the pen is still a very practical tool in other ways as it can also be used to remotely control/trigger the camera, and gesture control is only possible with the Bluetooth functionality of the S Pen. This is exactly what is going to be omitted from the Galaxy S25 Ultra, according to information supposedly obtained by Indian leaker Ishan Agarwal via retailers.
Possible reasons for lack of Bluetooth
Agarwal's information has not yet been confirmed by other sources and should thus be viewed with a healthy dose of skepticism, especially since it is not exactly clear why Samsung would implement such a downgrade. Some speculate that this could be a cost-cutting measure as it would also eliminate the need for charging in the S Pen slot. However, Samsung would only save a few cents per Galaxy S25 model for the transistor and Bluetooth chip.
The battery life of the Galaxy S25 Ultra will probably only improve minimally due to the elimination of the Bluetooth and charging functionality; the chipset and display are likely to have a much greater impact on power consumption. Samsung may also have deliberately removed some features in order to reduce the weight and thickness of the casing. All those who use the S Pen to remotely control the camera will be disappointed by such a downgrade, but market studies have shown that this functionality is not used very often.
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