By Julie Clover
The foldable smartphone market has stalled due to declining consumer interest in foldable devices, but that could change when Apple unveils a foldable iPhone, according to display analyst Ross Young.
In a report on the current foldable smartphone market, Young says Apple is expected to “enter the foldable market” in the second half of 2026. “Apple's dominant position in the flagship smartphone market” could potentially lead to significant growth in the foldable device market in 2026, ultimately resulting in a record year for foldables.
Yang expects more than 30 percent growth in the foldable device market in 2026, followed by continued 20 percent growth in 2027 and 2028.
Apple has long been rumored to be developing a foldable iPhone, with some analysts believing that Apple will finally unveil a foldable iPhone around September 2026.
The first foldable iPhone could be between 7.9 and 8.3 inches in size and could feature a clamshell design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The clamshell iPhone will fold in half vertically rather than horizontally, allowing for a full-size iPhone when unfolded and a smaller, pocket-sized device when folded.
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