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There are a lot of reasons to like Samsung phones, and for many people, one of the biggest reasons is the almighty S Pen.
The S Pen has been a staple of Samsung phones (and tablets) for years. Having a stylus built into your phone that you can use for drawing, signing documents, more precise navigation, and so much more is a really big perk — and something we see from few other companies.
Recently, an iPhone user took to the r/SamsungGalaxy subreddit with a simple question: What are the real benefits of the S Pen? As someone who’s debating switching to a Galaxy S25 Ultra from an iPhone, they wanted to know what the real, practical benefits of the S Pen really are.
It’s a fair question, and it’s one that received a lot of answers.
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Some of the S Pen use cases are ones you’d expect. At the time of writing, the top comment says, “Signing E documents that actually require written signatures.” It may not be the most creative way to use the S Pen, but it truly is one of the most practical.
Another person writes, “I use it for editing pics, ” while someone else says, “Note taking. taking it out while the screen is off allows you to take a quick note. great for those night thoughts, or for taking a quick note during a conversation.”
A few other comments also mention using the S Pen’s remote control Bluetooth functions, such as using it as a remote camera shutter. While that’s no longer possible on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, it is an excellent perk on previous versions of the S Pen that support this functionality.
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