- Global foldable smartphone shipments are projected to reach 101.5 million in 2027 from 78.6 million in 2026.
- Samsung and Apple are expected to dominate the market.
- Regional drivers, especially in China, combined with growing consumer willingness to buy foldables will help keep shipment growth buoyant.
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Global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to pass the 100-million mark by 2027, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest全球可折叠Smartphone Tracker and Forecast, with Samsung and Apple accounting for the biggest market share.
全球可折叠Smartphone Shipment Forecast by Brand & Foldable Share In Premium Segment, 2021-2027(E)*
Commenting on growth expectations,Research Director Tom Kangsaid, “At the moment,foldablesremain niche. But it is an important segment for brands looking to maintain leadership in innovation and a premium market presence.”
Kang added, “Samsung and the Chinese OEMs have been very active, especially in their home markets, with China emerging as the biggest market globally last year. If you want to make it in foldables, you have to make it there.”
Senior Analyst Jene Parksaid, “In the long term, we are waiting to see what Apple does. We are looking at 2025 as the possible year of iPhone’s foldable debut, which could provide another growth spurt for the segment.”
Park added, “When we look at the current consumer response, our latest全球可折叠Smartphone Preference Surveyshows a willingness to purchase for the majority of respondents, most notably among current users. This is a good sign and tells us the hype around foldables is legitimate.”
全球可折叠Smartphone Survey, 2023
Question: Are you willing to purchase a foldable phone as your next device?
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