Lost or cracked the S Pen that came with your Galaxy S26 Ultra? Same story as the S25 Ultra: the genuine Samsung pen has no Bluetooth either, so a compatible replacement doesn't trade anything away. Here's what's different about the S26 Ultra's pen specifically, plus color options and compatibility notes.
- EMR Writing & Precision: Operates on 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity via passive Wacom EMR digitizer technology. Writing and drawing require zero battery power.
- Silo Redesign: S26 Ultra features refined curvature on the silo edge; older S22U/S23U stylus bodies will not sit flush in the S26 Ultra chassis.
- Compatible vs OEM: Compatible styluses deliver 100% full screen writing, note-taking, and sketching precision at a fraction of Samsung's S$70+ OEM cost.
- Bluetooth Air Actions: Remote shutter triggers are omitted in third-party compatible pens, but all core screen writing, pressure sensitivity, and button erasing work identically.
Still no Bluetooth, and a new shape too
Samsung confirmed the S26 Ultra S Pen carries the same no-Bluetooth design that started with the S25 Ultra: no Air Actions gesture remote, no camera shutter click, no internal battery to charge. Everything that actually matters day to day, writing, drawing, Air Command, hover translate, still works exactly as before.
What is new on the S26 Ultra specifically is the pen's shape. Samsung redesigned it with an asymmetrical arc to match the phone's curvier body, which means the pen is no longer reversible the way older S Pens were. It only seats correctly in the silo one way round, so if a replacement doesn't seem to fit, check the orientation before assuming it's the wrong pen.
What still works
- Writing, note-taking, and sketching with high-level pressure sensitivity
- Air Command, the on-screen shortcut menu
- Hover translate, Air View preview, and AI Select
- IP68 water and dust resistance
Want Bluetooth remote features back?
Samsung's own answer for the S26 Ultra is the S Pen Pro, a separate accessory pen that keeps full Bluetooth support and works alongside the S26 Ultra, though it doesn't store inside the phone's silo the way the standard pen does. If remote camera control or gesture navigation genuinely matters to your workflow, that's the option Samsung points to, not a Bluetooth version of the standard pen, since one doesn't exist for this model.
Color options
We carry the S26 Ultra stylus in six finishes: Black, Grey, Purple, Silver, Blue, and Bronze tip variants. Color is cosmetic only — all perform identically.
Is this compatible with S25 Ultra?
No. Even though both the S25 Ultra and S26 Ultra pens are non-Bluetooth, they are not the same physical design, the S26 Ultra's asymmetrical, non-reversible shape is specific to that model. Always match the pen to your exact phone. See our S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra colours comparison if you're deciding between the two, or the full Samsung S Pen Compatibility Guide for every generation.
How to tell if your S Pen is actually the problem
- Won't seat in the silo: check the orientation first, since the S26 Ultra pen only fits one way round
- Not detected: often the phone's sensor or silo contacts, not the pen — try cleaning the silo opening
- Detected but not writing smoothly: usually a worn tip or screen protector interference
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FAQ
Does the genuine S26 Ultra S Pen have Bluetooth?
No. Samsung carried the no-Bluetooth design forward from the S25 Ultra, so there's no Air Actions gesture remote on the standard pen for this model either.
Am I losing anything with a compatible replacement instead of genuine?
No. Since the genuine pen has no Bluetooth features to begin with, a compatible non-Bluetooth replacement matches it feature for feature.
Will an S25 Ultra pen fit my S26 Ultra?
No. The S26 Ultra pen has a new asymmetrical, non-reversible shape that differs physically from the S25 Ultra pen, even though neither has Bluetooth.
Why won't my S Pen sit in the silo properly?
Check the orientation. The S26 Ultra pen has a one-way asymmetrical design and won't seat correctly if inserted the wrong way round.
Is there any way to get Bluetooth remote features on the S26 Ultra?
Yes, Samsung sells the S Pen Pro separately with full Bluetooth support, though it's a distinct accessory pen rather than a Bluetooth version of the standard silo pen.
🇸🇬 Ready to replace your S Pen? Shop the S26 Ultra replacement stylus here — 6 color options, fast local delivery from Singapore.
Not sure which S Pen your phone needs? See our full Samsung S Pen Compatibility Guide covering every Galaxy Ultra, Note, Tab S, and Z Fold generation.