It’s now confirmed that Samsung will change the S Pen design to shift shape with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and it may change the look and feel of this unique accessory.

Initially, the S Pen was associated with the Galaxy Note series. With the Note series out of the league, the Galaxy S-series adopted this innovative feature and took it to the next-level through the Ultra flagship.

Besides being only a stylus accessory, the S-Pen had Air actions, allowing users to control playback and take photographs from a distance. However, the S25 Ultra removed the Bluetooth functionality. That said, the S Pen is once again working as a creative stylus rather than a wireless accessory.

In my Galaxy S25 Ultra vs S24 Ultra S Pen comparison, I’ve detailed new upgrades. Similarly, I’ve also spotted a few changes in the S26 Ultra’s S Pen in the recent leaked renders.

For the first time, the S Pen will get an arc-shaped press and release button head. Despite it being limited to an in-and-out mechanism, the design is unconventional and reminds me of the Galaxy Note 2.

The arc-shaped head is a corresponding change to the higher radius in the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The corners now have a more rounded look than the previous generation.

You see, traditionally, Note devices always had a boxy design, especially the frame. Allowing Samsung to offer a flat-out frame. This situation remained the same with the Galaxy S22 and later devices. However, that is no longer the case with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, as it is chasing a modern design.

It also appears that the press and release buttons may have a slightly reduced width or length. While the S-Pen may retain its overall height, it could further cut the width from the S25 Ultra. This change heavily alters its appearance over the previous version.

I’ve added a side-by-side comparison of the leaked S-Pen renders for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and angles suggest that these observations may be accurate. Still, a real device exposure may unveil more changes than these. Meanwhile, uncovering more secrets about the new S-Pen accessories.

I’ll bring a side-by-side comparison after the device is launched later this month.

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