According to sources close to Reuters, the Samsung Galaxy Note line is on its way out due to poor high-end smartphone sales, a symptom of the coronavirus pandemic.
This further corroborates recent rumors that S Pen support will be coming to the Galaxy S21 Ultra. According to Reuters, the S Pen will be sold separately, suggesting it might not have a dedicated slot like the Note.
The Note line has always set itself apart as being among the best of Samsung’s yearly offerings. The large-screen phone boasts the latest chips and camera modules as well as stylus support.
Per three sources, Reuters reports that there are no plans at Samsung to develop a Note phone for 2021. The sources asked not to be named as the plans are not yet public.
Galaxy Note 21 plot twist
However, according to Twitter user @CozyPlanes — who has a track record of verifiable leaks from the Korean tech industry — Galaxy Note 21 development has started.
EXCLUSIVEGalaxy Note 21 (tentative name) development has just started.December 1, 2020
CozyPlanes tweeted last month that the 2021 iteration of the Galaxy Note would be its last. It would see a September release, alongside the Z Fold 3. From 2022 onward, the Z Fold series will be Samsung’s new premium flagship line. According to a source to Reuters, the Galaxy Note development team has been shifted to the Z Fold line.
Already, Galaxy Z Fold 3 rumors suggest that it will have S Pen support. If true, it means Samsung has made great advancements in materials science to allow a hard enough folding display that can handle pen pressure.
