The anticipated arrival of the iPhone Fold might cause a substantial surge in the foldables market in 2026. Based on a fresh forecast from the research firm IDC, the launch of this new Apple device is capable of boosting the volume of this market segment by 30%. This information is reported by the publication GSMArena.
Analysts anticipate that in the very first year of sales, Apple will manage to capture over 22% of the global foldable smartphone market by unit volume. In monetary terms, the company’s share might reach around 34%, which is explained by the expected high cost of the gadget—approximately $2400.
Besides Apple, new models from other main competitors, including Samsung with its triple-fold Galaxy Z TriFold and Huawei, will also contribute to the rise in consumer interest. Overall, as IDC notes, the market for foldable devices in 2026 will expand quicker than the overall smartphone market, and by 2029, it will account for more than 10% of its total worth.
According to whispers, the iPhone Fold will feature an exterior screen measuring 5.8 inches, a flexible internal display spanning 7.58 inches diagonally, and a battery cell that will surpass the capacity of the power source in the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
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