IDC – iPhone Fold to fuel 30 percent foldable market growth in 2026

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to launch next year and could quickly reshape the foldables market. According to IDC, the iPhone Fold may capture over 22% of global foldable shipments in 2026 and around 34% of the category’s total market value, helped by its rumored $2,400 price.

IDC says growing interest driven by Apple, Samsung’s Galaxy Z TriFold, and Huawei will keep foldables growing faster than the overall smartphone market, with foldables projected to exceed 10% of total smartphone market value by 2029.

Source: GSMArena