Overview

The global foldable smartphone market is expected to rebound strongly in H2 2026 as major new product launches accelerate. Growth will be led by wider book-type devices from Samsung and Huawei, while Apple’s entry is set to reshape the competitive landscape and further strengthen the shift toward book-type foldables. Over the medium to long term, the market is expected to keep expanding, with book-type designs taking an increasingly dominant share.

What the Full Report Will Cover

This provides global foldable smartphone shipment outlooks by region, brand and model, covering near-term quarterly trends and the longer-term outlook through 2030. It also outlines key assumptions behind major product launches and market development through 2030.

Who Should Read This

This report is relevant for smartphone OEMs, component suppliers, channel partners, investors, and strategy teams tracking foldable smartphone market development and competitive trends.

Key Questions the Report Answers

• How will the global foldable smartphone market grow through 2030?
• What will drive the market rebound in H2 2026?
• How will Apple’s entry change the competitive landscape?
• Which regions will drive future foldable growth?
• How will the mix between book-type and clamshell foldables change over time?