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Ryan Haines \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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Samsung is considering switching from titanium to carbon fiber in the Galaxy Z Fold 8 due to supply chain concerns.
\nUsing carbon fiber could also enable the return of S Pen support, which isn\u2019t as compatible with titanium.
\nSamsung is working on thinner stylus technology but hasn\u2019t confirmed whether the S Pen will return next year.<\/p>\n
The Galaxy Z Fold 7<\/a> hasn\u2019t even shipped yet, but Samsung already appears to be rethinking some key design elements for its 2026 follow-up. While it might sound like a technical decision, the choice could have big implications for S Pen support.<\/p>\n According to Korean outlet The Elec<\/a>, Samsung is considering two materials for the Galaxy Z Fold 8\u2019s backplate: titanium and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Titanium is what you\u2019ll find in the Z Fold 7 and the Z Fold SE, both of which dropped S Pen support in favor of a thinner, sleeker design. However, sourcing the metal could become tricky as much of the global supply comes from China, and Samsung is reportedly concerned about the risk of ongoing trade tensions.<\/p>\n CFRP is less flashy, but Samsung used it in the Z Fold 3 through Z Fold 6 precisely because it worked better with the EMR digitizer layer needed for S Pen input. And while Samsung\u2019s latest foldable dropped stylus support entirely, the company hasn\u2019t closed the door on the feature just yet.<\/p>\n Last week, a Samsung executive confirmed the company is developing thinner and more innovative S Pen tech<\/a>, and may reconsider stylus support if the new approach is ready and consumer demand is strong. One potential solution would mimic Apple\u2019s AES-based stylus input, which doesn\u2019t require a digitizer layer at all.<\/p>\n Whatever your views on the tariff tensions, if they lead to the return of the S Pen on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, a particular subset of the Samsung fanbase will be pleased.<\/p>\n