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Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 14
Apple iPhone Duo Seen Taking 24.8% of Foldables With 5 Million 2026 Shipments
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 14

Apple iPhone Duo Seen Taking 24.8% of Foldables With 5 Million 2026 Shipments

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Finance · Sep 14

Summary

  • TrendForce forecasts Apple’s first foldable iPhone will ship about 5 million units in 2026, giving the iPhone Duo a 24.8% share and making Apple the No. 2 foldable brand.
  • That gain comes even as the overall foldable market is expected to reach only 20.2 million units in 2026, up just 0.5%, with Android brands excluding Apple projected to drop more than 20% to 15.2 million.
  • Samsung is still expected to lead with 7.1 million shipments and a 35.1% share, while Huawei is seen matching Apple at roughly 5 million units and 24.8%.
  • Apple’s entry could speed investment in displays, ultra-thin glass, hinges and other components, pushing suppliers to expand manufacturing and prompting rivals to rethink foldable strategies.
  • John Ternus unveiled the iPhone Duo on Wednesday as Apple’s first foldable iPhone, featuring matched inner and outer display ratios, a titanium frame and a hinge designed to keep the screen flat.

Insights

Can Apple's AI-driven iPhone Duo finally solve the dreaded screen crease, or will Samsung's next-gen etched glass retain the foldable crown?
With a staggering $2,000 price tag, will Apple's new iPhone Duo revolutionize the foldable market or become an overpriced niche status symbol?