Apple maintained its leadership for the third consecutive year, achieving record-high shipments and a strong rebound in China fueled by the success of the iPhone 17 series.
The global foldable smartphone market is set for a major lift in 2026, with industry analysts pointing to Apple’s long-rumored foldable iPhone as the biggest driver of consumer demand and market value, according to new projections from research firm IDC.
The growth in 2021 can largely be attributed to Samsung's recent success, as the Korean giant made waves in the market thanks to its newest foldable flagships.
During the first-ever virtual Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung announced seven new products that is soon to hit gadget store shelves – the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Note20, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G, Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G, Samsung Galaxy Watch3, and Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.