General Any cheaper alternatives to the spen for the Fold 3

[titoaida2078]

I’ve been checking Amazon but the ones I saw didn’t list it as compatible with Fold 3 except for one that was like $40. Thanks

 

[maj71303]

Only Samsung makes a pen that's compatible with their phones. Either use an spen or you will damage the screen.

 

[titoaida2078]

Only Samsung makes a pen that's compatible with their phones. Either use an spen or you will damage the screen.

That’s not really true. Maybe for the fold 3 but it’s too early to tell rn. But there are alternatives for other Samsung phones on Amazon I’ve seen.

 

[Klyster]

The pro pen can be used on the fold and most other Samsung pen supported devices but there's a switch you need to use before using on zfold as it puts it in a mode with less resistance and won't damage the screen.
I'm sure there will be aftermarket pens available eventually but not at the moment.

 

[hovscorpion12]

You need to use the S Pen Pro or S Pen Fold edition. No other stylus will work. The Fold 3 is designed to only work with the S Pen fold edition or S Pen Pro.

 

[ealexander]

You need to use the S Pen Pro or S Pen Fold edition. No other stylus will work. The Fold 3 is designed to only work with the S Pen fold edition or S Pen Pro.

Doesn’t mean there won’t be alternatives. Maybe Samsung wants you to believe that but time will tell

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

Doesn’t mean there won’t be alternatives. Maybe Samsung wants you to believe that but time will tell

There will only be 3rd party styluses that act more like pointers. Basically replicating human touch. Which will take a huge portion of the experience away, and possibly damage the display.

 

[ealexander]

There will only be 3rd party styluses that act more like pointers. Basically replicating human touch. Which will take a huge portion of the experience away, and possibly damage the display.

You’re all speaking about things that haven’t happened yet or at all. Let’s just see if there will be any first. Than I’ll judge them.

It’s too early to tell. I can’t even find a case that has a place for the spen besides from Samsung but I bet you there will be some sometime soon

 

[LIVEFRMNYC]

You’re all speaking about things that haven’t happened yet or at all. Let’s just see if there will be any first. Than I’ll judge them.

This S-Pen is very specific to the Fold 3. I tried it on my Tab S7+ and it barely works, it's erratic. And if you try another S-Pen on the Fold 3, a popup will appear before you can even touch the display, basically saying to use the S-Pen design for it, and it will not work. There's also a spring inside this S-Pen that so the (very soft) tip can slightly retract and extend to prevent poking/scratching the display.

So being that said:

Any possible future 3rd party S-pen that's approved by Samsung, will be much more than $40.
Any possible future 3rd party S-pen that's NOT approved by Samsung, will most likely damage the display.

Now tell me which company is going to go through that headache for a $40 or less stylus that's only compatible for one device?

 

[titoaida2078]

This S-Pen is very specific to the Fold 3. I tried it on my Tab S7+ and it barely works, it's erratic. And if you try another S-Pen on the Fold 3, a popup will appear before you can even touch the display, basically saying to use the S-Pen design for it, and it will not work. There's also a spring inside this S-Pen that so the (very soft) tip can slightly retract and extend to prevent poking/scratching the display.

So being that said:

Any possible future 3rd party S-pen that's approved by Samsung, will be much more than $40.
Any possible future 3rd party S-pen that's NOT approved by Samsung, will most likely damage the display.

Now tell me which company is going to go through that headache for a $40 or less stylus that's only compatible for one device?

Let’s see and find out


FYI. Straight from Samsung’s website

Compatible with Samsung Galaxy smartphones, tablets and PCs that support S Pen. All devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account

 

[macfacts]

I think you have until Oct 4 to get a free pen from Samsung