Global shipments of foldable smartphones were expected to grow by **** percent in 2026, a significantly higher rate than in 2024 and 2025 due to an expected launch of a foldable device by Apple. To compare, non-foldable smartphone shipments were forecast to decrease by *** percent between 2025 and 2026.
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IDC. (December 9, 2025). Year-on-year change in foldable and non-foldable smartphone shipments worldwide from 2024 to 2029 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1423013/foldable-unit-shipment-yoy-growth-worldwide/
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