Canalys: It is expected that the shipment of foldable screen smartphones will achieve a year-on-year increase of 51% in 2026 and continue to drive market momentum in 2027.

According to the Zhitong Finance APP, Canalys (now merged into Omdia) stated in an article that although the recent launch of new devices by manufacturers has exceeded expectations, it is expected that the global foldable screen shipment volume for the whole year will remain at around 15.2 million. However, 2026 is expected to be a turning point. With increased competition and foldable models becoming more affordable, the foldable screen market is expected to experience growth again. Canalys (now merged into Omdia) predicts that the shipment volume of foldable smartphones will increase by 51% in 2026 compared to the previous year, and will continue to drive market momentum in 2027.