Apple is set to launch its first foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, according to display analyst Ross Young. The company’s entry into the market is expected to grow the market by 30 percent in the first year alone. Young believes that Apple’s dominant position in flagship smartphones will drive significant growth in the industry, leading to a record year for foldables.
The current Android smartphone market has seen steady releases of foldable devices from manufacturers like Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Huawei, but sales have been hindered by higher price tags compared to standard smartphones. Analysts predict that Apple’s innovative approach will change this, with the company bringing various design and technological advancements to its foldable iPhone.
Young suggests that the market growth trajectory will be 20 percent in subsequent years, indicating a significant boost for the entire segment. The size of the foldable iPhone is expected to range between 7.9 inches and 8.3 inches, with potentially two variants similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z lineup. As more information becomes available, we’ll provide further updates on Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone.
Source: https://wccftech.com/foldable-iphone-launch-market-growth