Samsung S Pen Compatibility Guide: Which S Pen Fits Your Galaxy?

Lose or break a Galaxy S-Pen and the replacement question is surprisingly fiddly: the pens all look like the same black stylus, but they are not interchangeable across every device. Pick the wrong one and it either will not fit, will not write, or quietly drops the features you actually used. This guide sorts out which S-Pen matches your Galaxy, what Bluetooth does and does not add, and the one mistake that can damage a Z Fold.

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Quick answer: No, Samsung S Pens are not universally interchangeable. Writing may work across some EMR-enabled Galaxy devices, but physical size, storage-slot fit, Bluetooth features and screen safety differ. Match the pen to your exact device, and use only a Fold-safe pen on a supported Galaxy Z Fold.

S Pen Broke or Stopped Working? What to Check First

If your S Pen just snapped, stopped writing, or the tip fell out, here's what's actually going on before you buy a replacement:

• Physically snapped in half or the barrel is cracked: not repairable, you need a full replacement pen matched to your exact device (see the compatibility table below).
• Tip is missing, flattened, or scratching the screen: this is usually just a worn nib, not a broken pen. Our tablet S-Pen listings include replacement nibs and a removal tool, far cheaper than a full pen.
• Pen writes but Air Actions (remote shutter, gestures) stopped working: almost always a Bluetooth pairing issue or a non-Bluetooth pen being used on a device that expects one. Writing itself is independent of Bluetooth, so this isn't a broken pen.
• Pen doesn't write at all, no physical damage visible: check the pen is fully seated in the storage slot (charges while stored on many models) and that you're testing on the correct screen area. If it still doesn't respond, it likely needs replacing.

Once you've confirmed you need a full replacement, match your exact device in the table below rather than buying by appearance, since phone, tablet, and Fold pens are not interchangeable.

Samsung S Pen Compatibility List

Use this table to find your device family, then jump to the matching section below. If your exact model is not listed, do not assume compatibility: check the model number before ordering.

Are S Pens interchangeable?

Some S Pens can write across several Samsung EMR devices, but they are not fully interchangeable. Phone and tablet pens differ in size and storage fit, Bluetooth features depend on the model, and Galaxy Z Fold screens require a Fold-safe soft-tip S Pen. Use the compatibility table above to match the pen family to your device.

How S-Pen compatibility actually works

Samsung's S-Pen uses an EMR digitiser (electromagnetic resonance, the same Wacom-style technology found in graphics tablets). The screen powers the pen, which is why an S-Pen needs no charging to write and never runs out mid-sentence. That passive writing works across a fairly wide range of Samsung devices.

What is not universal is two things: the physical fit and the Bluetooth features. A phone S-Pen is slim so it can slot inside the phone; a tablet S-Pen is fatter and clips to the tablet's magnetic edge. And the air-gesture features only exist on pens with a Bluetooth radio inside. So compatibility comes down to matching the right family, then deciding whether you need Bluetooth.

Do you actually need Bluetooth?

This is the question that decides which version to buy. A Bluetooth S-Pen carries a tiny internal charge and adds Air Actions: using the pen as a remote camera shutter, plus gesture controls for scrolling or switching apps. Writing, drawing, pressure sensitivity and palm rejection all work without Bluetooth.

• If you only write, sketch, sign and navigate, a non-Bluetooth pen does everything you need, for less.
• If you genuinely use the remote shutter or air gestures, get the Bluetooth version, and note those features only work on devices that supported them in the first place.

Galaxy Tab: match your tablet

The tablet pens use a fine 0.7mm tip and clip magnetically to the side or back of the tablet.

• Tab S6 and S6 Lite: the 0.7mm replacement S-Pen is the match. It is a passive writing pen with no Bluetooth, which is exactly what the S6 Lite shipped with anyway. Pick your model, and replacement tips are available in the same listing.

• Tab S7, S7+, S7 FE, S8, S8+, S9 and S9+: the 4096-pressure EMR pen is built for this range, with a choice of Bluetooth or non-Bluetooth and both standard and soft nibs in the box. Match the pen to your exact tablet. Choose a supported Bluetooth version if you need remote Air Actions; choose non-Bluetooth if you mainly write and draw.

Galaxy phones: Note and S Ultra

On phones, the S Pen is the slim model that stows inside the body. This covers the Note series and the S22, S23, S24 and S25 Ultra. Physical fit is model-specific, so choose the exact model and colour variation rather than selecting by appearance. Our S26/S25 Ultra, S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra or S22 Ultra S Pen replacement, and Note 20 S Pen replacement (or older Note models) are non-Bluetooth across these variations: it supports everyday writing and navigation, but not Bluetooth Air Actions such as remote camera control or air gestures. Original S22, S23 and S24 Ultra pens may support Air Actions; the original S25 Ultra pen does not.

Two things worth knowing: a tablet S Pen may write on a compatible phone screen but will not fit the phone's internal slot, and a slim phone pen will not fit a tablet holder correctly. Only supported Ultra and Note models have the built-in pen silo; an ordinary Galaxy S phone without the Ultra name does not.

How to check your exact Galaxy model

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap About phone or About tablet.
3. Confirm the model name and model number.
4. Select the matching model variation; never force a mismatched pen into a storage slot.

Galaxy Z Fold: read this before you buy any pen

The Z Fold is the exception that catches people out. Its main folding screen is a soft plastic laminate, not glass, and it must only be used with an S-Pen designed for it, the S Pen Fold Edition or S Pen Pro, which have a special retractable soft tip that yields under pressure. Using an ordinary hard-tip S-Pen on the folding screen can dent or scratch it. If you own a Fold, make sure any stylus you buy is explicitly the Fold-safe soft-tip type before it touches the inner display. When in doubt, do not use a generic pen on the folding screen. See our full Z Fold S-Pen safety guide for more detail.

Tips wear out, and that is normal

The nib is the part that goes first. After months of use a tip can flatten or start to scratch, and swapping it restores the original glide for a fraction of the cost of a new pen. The tablet listings include replacement nibs and a removal tool, and you can buy tip packs on their own when you run low.

Find your S-Pen

All our Galaxy styluses, for the Tab S6 through S9 and the Note and Ultra phones, are on the Stylus Pens page, shipping from Singapore with replacement tips available. Match your device family above and you will have the right pen in hand in a couple of days.

Frequently asked questions

My S Pen broke in half, what do I do?
A snapped or cracked S Pen isn't repairable, you'll need a full replacement matched to your exact device family (phone, tablet, or Fold). Check the compatibility table above, and if you're unsure which version you have, look up the model in Settings first.

Does a non-Bluetooth S Pen still write?
Yes. On a compatible device, writing, drawing, tapping and navigation do not require Bluetooth. Bluetooth is used for remote Air Actions such as gestures and camera control.

What is the difference between Air Command and Air Actions?
Air Command is the on-screen S Pen shortcut menu for tools such as notes, translation and screen capture. Air Actions are Bluetooth remote controls and gestures. A non-Bluetooth replacement does not support Air Actions.

Does the Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen have Bluetooth?
No. Samsung removed Bluetooth Air Actions from the original Galaxy S25 Ultra S Pen. The S25 Ultra still supports writing, drawing and other on-screen S Pen features.

Will an S24 Ultra pen fit an S23 or S25 Ultra storage slot?
Do not assume it will. Physical dimensions and slot fit can differ between models, so choose the replacement variation for your exact phone.

How do I find my exact Samsung model?
Open Settings, then About phone or About tablet, and check the model name and model number before choosing a variation.

Can I use any S-Pen on any Galaxy device?
No. Basic writing works across many Samsung EMR devices, but the pen has to physically fit, and Bluetooth air features only work on the device family that supported them. Match the pen to your device family for the right fit and feel.

Are all S Pens the same?
No. They share the same underlying EMR writing technology, but differ in physical size (phone pens are slim, tablet pens are fatter), tip type (standard hard tip vs. the Fold's soft retractable tip), and whether Bluetooth is included. Use the compatibility list above to check your specific device.

Are S Pens interchangeable between devices?
Only within the same family, and even then not always. A tablet S-Pen and a phone S-Pen are different sizes and are not meant to be swapped, and a Z Fold requires its own soft-tip pen that other devices do not use. Physical fit and screen type both need to match.

Does a Galaxy Tab S-Pen work on a Note or Ultra phone?
It can write on the screen, but it will not fit inside the phone's pen slot because the tablet pen is thicker. For a phone, use a slim phone-style S-Pen.

Do I need a Bluetooth S-Pen?
Only if you use Air Actions like the remote camera shutter or gesture controls. Writing, drawing, pressure and palm rejection all work on a non-Bluetooth pen, which is cheaper.

Can I use a normal S-Pen on a Galaxy Z Fold?
No. The Fold's folding screen needs a special soft-tip pen (S Pen Fold Edition or S Pen Pro). A standard hard-tip S-Pen can damage the inner display.

My replacement S-Pen writes but the air gestures do not work. Why?
Almost always because it is a non-Bluetooth pen, or a Bluetooth pen that is not paired, or the device does not support Air Actions. The writing function is independent of Bluetooth.

What tip size are these pens?
0.7mm, the fine point Samsung uses, for precise writing and drawing.

Also compare recent models: See the Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra S Pen colours guide for model-specific options.