Galaxy S24 Ultra: users report S Pen issues when using magnetic covers

2024-01-19 08:18:00

The Galaxy S24 Ultra focuses on several functions powered by Galaxy AI, Samsung’s artificial intelligence. However, the S Pen remains a highlight on this model, but some users are reporting problems when using the pen in conjunction with magnetic covers.

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18 Jan

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18 Jan

The first reports come from technology journalists who received the Galaxy S24 Ultra before launch to analyze it. One of them is M. Brandon Lee from the website This is Tech Todaywhich claims that MagSafe and Qi 2 case magnets are causing temporary problems with the S Pen

See a video below where the S Pen stops working on the Galaxy S24 Ultra screen when the cell phone is connected to a magnetic charger and case:

✅CONFIRMED: The S-Pen ceases to work properly when MagSafe/Qi2 accessories are attached, like wallets, mounts, etc. pic.twitter.com/lPUD4qTldv

— M. Brandon Lee | THIS IS TECH TODAY (@thisistechtoday) January 18, 2024

Despite this, not all magnetic accessories cause this problem. The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Pen worked normally when Nick Sutrich from Android Centraltested it while using a Caseborne case with MagSafe in conjunction with a Spigen ring.

This could mean that accessories with certain types of magnets could interfere with the functionality of the S Pen, so it’s a good idea to choose a quality case when equipping it on your Galaxy S24 Ultra to avoid these problems.

Furthermore, it is important to remember that it is never recommended to use unproven chargers, as they can permanently damage your smartphone’s battery.

technical specifications

6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with Quad HD+ resolution
- Display with hole, 120 Hz rate and dynamic lighting
Plataforma Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
12GB RAM
256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage
12 MP front camera (f/2.2)
Four rear cameras:
- Main lens with 200 MP sensor (f/1.7, OIS, Super Quad Pixel AF)
- Ultrawide lens with 12 MP sensor (f/2.2, Dual Pixel)
- Telephoto lens 1 with 10 MP sensor (3x zoom, f/2.4, OIS, Dual Pixel)
- Telephoto lens 2 with 50 MP sensor (5x zoom, f/3.4, OIS, Dual Pixel)
5G connection, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Stereo sound, IP68 and Wi-Fi 7
5,000 mAh battery with 45W charging
S Pen embutide
Android 14 running underneath One UI 6.1
Dimensions: 79 X 162.3 X 8.6mm
Peso: 233g