After discontinuing the Galaxy Note series, Samsung launched the Galaxy S22 Ultra with S Pen. This change is maintained until the Galaxy S24 Ultra and will likely continue in the future. A few Galaxy S24 Ultra owners complained about problems with their S Pen. It smells like burning plastic. This has been discussed and resolved by many users on Reddit in the Samsung Community forums.

Bút S Pen của Galaxy S24 Ultra đạt chứng nhận quan trọng trước ra mắt

Samsung is aware of the above issue. The community moderator explained that it's due to the S Pen's storage location near the phone's internal components, which often heat up during use. Such high temperatures can cause the S Pen's plastic to heat up and smell. However, no damage will occur.

Furthermore, the moderator assured users that it was normal. The smell will gradually subside as the device cools, just like a car parked in the sun.

This concern is not specific to the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Many people also complained about the same thing with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. If you smell a burning smell from your S Pen, remember that this is completely normal. You don't need to worry too much.

“This is not something to worry about. Even though the S Pen is in the case, it's near the phone's internal components, which generate heat when used and cause the plastic to heat up. This smell may sound like a burning smell, but it is similar to the smell you might experience after leaving your car in the sun for a few hours. Seats and plastic accessories in the car may have a hot smell, but this smell will gradually decrease after cooling.” —The operator said.