Global Foldable Smartphone Market Tracker, Q1 2026
Overview
Foldable shipments were down 2% YoY in Q1 2026, but the softness was mostly concentrated in China, which came off last year’s high base. North America, Korea and MEA still grew, and demand continued to shift toward book-type models. Huawei and Samsung continued to dominate with over 70% combined share, while Motorola, HONOR and OPPO remained the next key players.
Table of Contents
- Overview
- Foldable Smartphone Shipments by Region
- Foldable Smartphone Shipments by OEM
- Foldable Smartphone Shipments by Priceband
- Foldable Smartphone Shipments by Form Factor
- Foldable Smartphone Shipments by Model
- Foldable Smartphone Model Specifications
Published Date: May 2026
Category
Industry
Smartphone
Service
Smartphone Foldables
Report Type
Report
Time Period
Quarterly
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Author
Liz Lee
Liz, an Associate Director at Counterpoint Research, has 14+ years of extensive experience in the tech industry. Previously, Liz worked for Samsung SDI focusing on IR (Investor Relations) along with insight-based analysis of emerging tech markets and corporate strategies. She holds an International MBA degree from Waseda Business School.