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Foldable phones are reportedly headed for a breakout year in 2026, and analysts believe the rumored iPhone Fold is the reason.
iPhone Fold could spur the niche foldable market
After years of uneven progress, the foldable market is allegedly preparing for a real surge. Counterpoint Research expects foldable display panel shipments to jump 46% in 2026 as Apple begins ordering parts for its first foldable iPhone.
IDC also sees a sharp rise in device shipments, and both firms say the category’s trajectory now depends on Apple’s arrival. Foldables launched with big promises and fragile hardware, and the early models earned a reputation for being too pricey for most buyers.
