No, the Fold 8 doesn't have an S Pen — but Samsung is ‘exploring’ its return for future Folds

The last time we saw a Galaxy Z Fold with S Pen support it was the Galaxy Z Fold 6. But Samsung ditched the digitizer on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 in order to make the device as thin as possible.The bad news is that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra don’t bring the S Pen back. Samsung is clearly still prioritizing thinness while also rolling out new innovations like Flex Titanium to make the new foldables close to crease-free.But don’t write off the S Pen just yet.S Pen comeback?

(Image credit: Tom's Guide)During a Q&A session with Samsung EVP HS Moon here in London ahead of Galaxy Unpacked, he seemed open to the idea of a stylus returning to the (ahem) Fold.“Our decisions are always shaped around the priorities that we have for that generation (of foldable phones), and for this generation, our priorities were about offering foldables that were slimmer, lighter, and basically more portable devices that also offer large viewing experiences,” said Moon through an interpreter.Moon said that Samsung will monitor user reactions and that Samsung is "committed to providing the maximum user experience.”Here’s the money quote though: “We continue to explore and consider various more innovative technologies that incorporate (a) digitizer and S Pen in an even slimmer form factor,” Moon said.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.What’s great about this statement — to me, anyway — is that Samsung doesn’t seem willing to sacrifice the thinness of the design in order to incorporate S Pen support, even though I’m sure there are some users out there who wouldn’t mind trading 0.1mm of thickness in their foldable for a stylus.Privacy Display could be coming to foldables, too