Counterpoint Research projects global foldable smartphone shipments to increase 21% YoY in 2026, driven by sustained consumer demand for premium large foldables, intensifying competition among leading smartphone vendors and Apple’s expected entry into the foldable market, sustaining expansion from the 2025 base.

2026-07-22

Counterpoint Research projects global foldable smartphone shipments to increase 21% YoY in 2026, driven by sustained consumer demand for premium large foldables, intensifying competition among leading smartphone vendors and Apple’s expected entry into the foldable market, sustaining expansion from the 2025 base.