Foldable Smartphone Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Foldable Smartphone Market Report is Segmented by Form Factor (Clamshell, Book-Style, and More), Screen Size ( Less Than Equal To 6. 9 Inch, 7-8 Inch, and More), Price Range (Less Than USD 1, 000, and More), Sales Channel (Carrier/Operator Stores, Consumer Electronics and Specialty Retail, and More), End User (Consumer, Enterprise/Corporate, and More), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

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Foldable Smartphone Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Foldable Smartphone Market size is estimated at USD 31.30 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 118.87 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 30.59% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Advances in ultra-thin glass (UTG) manufacturing, hinge engineering, and panel yields are bringing unit costs down while improving durability, a combination that is repositioning foldables from niche status to a mainstream upgrade path. Asia Pacific remains the engine of demand and supply, anchored by Chinese OEMs scaling multi-generation line capacity and South Korean display makers safeguarding process know-how. Carrier-led device subsidies tied to premium 5G plans, rising enterprise interest in productivity-focused use cases, and widening content-streaming partnerships are reinforcing adoption momentum even as conventional smartphone growth settles into single-digit territory. Manufacturers are honing clamshell designs for style-driven buyers and launching book-style flagships for productivity enthusiasts, and they are investing in tri-fold prototypes to secure the next wave of form-factor innovation.

Key Report Takeaways

  • By form factor, book-style devices led with 62% revenue share in 2024, while clamshell models are forecast to advance at a 33.4% CAGR to 2030.
  • By screen size, 7 – 8-inch panels accounted for 55% of the foldable smartphone market share in 2024; displays larger than 8 inches are set to expand at a 32.5% CAGR.
  • By price range, the USD 1,500 – 1,999 tier captured 48% of the foldable smartphone market size in 2024; sub-USD 1,000 devices will register the fastest 32.4% CAGR as cost curves decline.
  • By sales channel, carrier and operator stores held 60% of 2024 shipments, whereas e-commerce is projected to grow at 32.3% CAGR on the strength of direct-to-consumer models.
  • By end user, consumers dominated with 95% share in 2024; enterprise uptake is now the fastest-growing sub-segment at 31% CAGR, led by logistics and field-service deployments.

Segment Analysis

By Form Factor: Book-style leads, clamshell accelerates

Book-style devices controlled 62% of global shipments in 2024, underpinning a substantial slice of the foldable smartphone market. Their tablet-class 7 - 8-inch internal displays unlock three-pane multitasking and stylus-friendly drawing surfaces that differentiate them from monolithic slabs. This dominance is underpinned by Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold line and Huawei’s Mate X series, which both target power users in finance, design, and early-adopter consumer niches. The clamshell sub-segment is expanding at a forecast 33.4% CAGR as it leverages lower MSRP thresholds and nostalgia for flip-phone ergonomics to appeal to fashion-oriented buyers. 

Tri-fold prototypes scheduled for limited production in 2025 could stretch internal panels to 10 inches, potentially capturing incremental revenue without cannibalising core models. Outward-fold variants remain constrained by the engineering challenge of protecting exposed flexible matrices from abrasion. Despite the experimentation, the foldable smartphone market size attached to book-style lines is set to stay above USD 65 billion by 2030, while clamshells will narrow the gap through brisk volume gains, reaffirming the dual-pillar architecture of future portfolios.

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By Screen Size: Mid-range panels anchor most use cases

Panels between 7 and 8 inches accounted for 55% of global shipments in 2024, reflecting a sweet spot that marries laptop-lite productivity with one-hand portability in folded mode. OEM roadmaps indicate a continued preference for this band because it delivers the highest gross margin per square inch of active display. Displays beyond 8 inches will scale at a 32.5% CAGR as complex multi-gear hinges slim down and polymer backplanes stiffen, shrinking crease lines. 

Smaller ≤ 6.9-inch clamshell screens remain attractive in the fashion and youth segments where pocketability and colour-matched accessories trump raw workspace. Nevertheless, larger canvases attract premium ARPU content partnerships. By 2030, the > 8-inch cohort is expected to reach 23% of the foldable smartphone market size, though still lagging in revenue share due to price compression.

By Price Range: Premium holds sway, affordability gains pace

The USD 1,500 - 1,999 band seized 48% of 2024 revenue, supporting high research-and-development outlays tied to new hinge geometries and advanced vapour-chamber cooling. Subsequent cost downs in flexible AMOLED panels and UTG sheets are pushing BOM thresholds lower, empowering OEMs to trial sub-USD 1,000 variants that could quadruple addressable households. Devices in the USD 1,000 - 1,499 slot, exemplified by Motorola’s Razr Plus, have already chipped away at the ultra-premium tier by courting style-centric urban professionals. 

The budget end is forecast to log the fastest 32.4% CAGR, encouraged by mid-range chipsets and simplified camera stacks that still promise big-screen flair. Conversely, the ≥ USD 2,000 luxury category will stay niche but resilient as artisanal brands such as Vertu integrate satellite messaging and exotic materials, carving out high-margin micro-segments that rely more on craftsmanship than economies of scale.

By Sales Channel: Operators dominate as e-commerce surges

Operator storefronts owned 60% of 2024 shipments because they amortize hardware costs over data contracts and provide in-store demonstrations essential for convincing sceptical shoppers about hinge durability. Bundled insurance plans and trade-in programs further lock subscribers into two-year lifecycles that stabilise device churn. 

Digital-native buyers are fuelling a 32.3% CAGR for e-commerce, where live-stream demonstrations and augmented-reality try-on apps replicate tactile experiences online. Branded web shops shorten the feedback loop between user and manufacturer, accelerating firmware updates for fold-specific features. Consumer electronics chains retain relevance in emerging markets by acting as after-sales hubs able to perform on-site hinge inspections, a service less practical via pure-play online channels.

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By End User: Consumers prevail, enterprises open new lanes

Consumers represented 95% of the 2024 volume, validating the early-adopter narrative around status-symbol hardware and immersive content consumption. The demographic skews affluent and tech-savvy, yet falling prices and broader operator financing are tilting the foldable smartphone market toward mainstream upgraders. 

Enterprises, led by logistics and field-service verticals, will post a 31% CAGR through 2030 as companies consolidate handheld scanners, rugged laptops, and phones into a single folding unit. Over time, the enterprise-sentiment swing is expected to bring the foldable smartphone market share for business buyers closer to double digits, anchoring stable, longer refresh cycles and influencing software developers to optimise corporate applications.

Geography Analysis

Asia Pacific commanded 68% of 2024 shipments, securing regional leadership through its tight vertical integration of display fabrication, hinge forging, and UTG polishing. China anchors both supply and domestic demand, with local OEMs leveraging provincial subsidies to expand Gen 8.6 OLED fabs and achieve scale economies. South Korea boasts the world’s highest per-capita foldable uptake thanks to a robust 5G footprint and Samsung’s home-field brand equity. Japan leans toward petite clamshells in keeping with compact handset traditions, while India’s adoption pace is gated by premium pricing relative to average disposable income, yet still plots a steep trajectory in metro areas. 

North America ranks second globally, driven by aggressive carrier subsidies that neutralise upfront costs. The United States leads volume on the back of broad unlimited-data plan penetration, coupled with a heavy marketing push behind premium 5G experiences. Canada shadows the US curve, albeit at a lower absolute scale. Latin American adoption is concentrated in Brazil and Mexico, where affluent urban consumers seek status devices; however, sticky import tariffs and volatile foreign-exchange conditions temper mass-market momentum. 

Europe presents a mosaic picture: Northern and Western markets such as Germany, France, and the UK exhibit productive-use adoption of book-style folds, while Southern markets remain cost-sensitive and slower to migrate. Gulf Cooperation Council states in the Middle East display luxury-driven demand, positioning foldables as lifestyle flagships. Africa remains nascent except for South Africa’s urban clusters, constrained by purchasing-power parity yet signalling opportunity once sub-USD 1,000 models proliferate. Collectively, Asia Pacific will continue to raise its foldable smartphone market share through 2030, but incremental growth will increasingly hinge on North American and Western European enterprise purchases and emerging-market affordability plays.

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Competitive Landscape

The foldable smartphone market is moderately concentrated: Samsung and Huawei shipped roughly 70% of global units in 2024, with Huawei’s resurgence eroding Samsung’s long-held majority. Samsung differentiates through integrated One UI software layers tailored for folding gestures and stylus input, while Huawei wields domestic supply-chain leverage to price aggressively in China. Xiaomi’s Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip advance a value-over-spec playbook by embedding slimmer waterdrop hinges and high-efficiency batteries[3]Xiaomi Corporation, “MIX Fold 4 and MIX Flip launch notes,” mi.com

Motorola’s 2025 Razr line demonstrates that design flair and hinge durability can coexist at mid-premiums, broadening appeal beyond technophiles. Lens Technology, a leading cover-glass supplier, is ramping 30-µm UTG sheets that promise lower crease visibility and higher scratch resistance, giving OEM clients further differentiation levers. Looking ahead, Apple’s anticipated entry, though still unconfirmed, would likely catalyse app optimisation across the iOS ecosystem and redouble R&D spending among Android rivals. Market share is poised to rebalance as new entrants exploit falling component costs, but incumbent scale advantages in tooling and reliability testing remain high barriers to break.

Foldable Smartphone Industry Leaders

  1. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

  2. Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.

  3. Motorola Mobility LLC (Lenovo Group Limited)

  4. Royole Corp

  5. Oppo Co. Ltd.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
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Recent Industry Developments

  • May 2025: Huawei unveiled the Pura X foldable with a 6.3-inch internal and 3.5-inch outer display, powered by HarmonyOS Next and Harmony Intelligence AI
  • May 2025: Vertu announced the luxury Quantum Flip foldable priced between USD 3,500 and USD 6,000, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Supreme chipset and 650,000-fold durability rating.
  • March 2025: Huawei unveiled the Pura X foldable with a 6.3-inch internal and 3.5-inch outer display, powered by HarmonyOS Next and Harmony Intelligence AI.
  • March 2025: Vertu announced the luxury Quantum Flip foldable priced between USD 3,500 and USD 6,000, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Gen4 Supreme chipset and 650,000-fold durability rating.

Table of Contents for Foldable Smartphone Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
    • 4.2.1 Rapid Advancements in Ultra-Thin Glass Yield Rates
    • 4.2.2 Carrier Subsidization Strategies for Premium 5G Plans
    • 4.2.3 Enterprise Demand for Foldables to Support Field-Productivity Apps in Logistics Sector
    • 4.2.4 Content-Streaming Partnerships Requiring Wider Aspect Ratios
    • 4.2.5 Declining Per-Unit Cost of Flexible AMOLED Panels
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
    • 4.3.1 Sub-200 k Cycle Hinge Durability Concerns in Humid Tropics
    • 4.3.2 Limited App Optimization for Multi-window Foldable UI
    • 4.3.3 Supply-Chain Bottlenecks for UTG and Hinge Components (Post-2023 Taiwan Quake)
  • 4.4 Value/Supply-Chain Analysis
  • 4.5 Regulatory Outlook
  • 4.6 Technological Outlook
  • 4.7 Folding Smartphone Technology Scenario
    • 4.7.1 Folding Display Panel Overview
    • 4.7.2 Foldable Smartphone Convertibility
    • 4.7.3 RandD Investment and Industry Policies
    • 4.7.4 Foldable Smartphone Compatibility
    • 4.7.4.1 Software Compatibility
    • 4.7.4.2 Hardware Compatibility
  • 4.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.8.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.8.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.8.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.8.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

  • 5.1 By Form Factor
    • 5.1.1 Clamshell (Vertical Fold)
    • 5.1.2 Book-Style (Horizontal Fold)
    • 5.1.3 Outward Fold
    • 5.1.4 Rollable/Slide-out
  • 5.2 By Screen Size
    • 5.2.1 Less than Equal 6.9 inch
    • 5.2.2 7 - 8 inch
    • 5.2.3 Greater than to 8 inch
  • 5.3 By Price Range
    • 5.3.1 Less than USD 1,000
    • 5.3.2 USD 1,000 - 1,499
    • 5.3.3 USD 1,500 - 1,999
    • 5.3.4 Greater than equal USD 2,000
  • 5.4 By Sales Channel
    • 5.4.1 Carrier/Operator Stores
    • 5.4.2 Consumer Electronics and Specialty Retail
    • 5.4.3 E-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer
  • 5.5 By End User
    • 5.5.1 Consumer
    • 5.5.2 Enterprise/Corporate
    • 5.5.3 Government and Defense
  • 5.6 By Geography
    • 5.6.1 North America
    • 5.6.1.1 United States
    • 5.6.1.2 Canada
    • 5.6.1.3 Mexico
    • 5.6.2 South America
    • 5.6.2.1 Brazil
    • 5.6.2.2 Rest of South America
    • 5.6.3 Europe
    • 5.6.3.1 Germany
    • 5.6.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.6.3.3 France
    • 5.6.3.4 Italy
    • 5.6.3.5 Spain
    • 5.6.3.6 Nordics
    • 5.6.3.7 Rest of Europe
    • 5.6.4 Middle East
    • 5.6.4.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.6.4.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.6.4.3 Rest of Middle East
    • 5.6.5 Africa
    • 5.6.5.1 South Africa
    • 5.6.5.2 Nigeria
    • 5.6.5.3 Rest of Africa
    • 5.6.6 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.6.6.1 China
    • 5.6.6.2 Japan
    • 5.6.6.3 South Korea
    • 5.6.6.4 India
    • 5.6.6.5 Singapore
    • 5.6.6.6 Australia
    • 5.6.6.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Market Concentration
  • 6.2 Strategic Moves
  • 6.3 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global-level Overview, Market-level Overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Info, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, Recent Developments)
    • 6.4.1 Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.2 Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.3 Motorola Mobility LLC (Lenovo)
    • 6.4.4 Xiaomi Corp.
    • 6.4.5 Oppo Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.6 vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.7 Royole Corp.
    • 6.4.8 Honor Device Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.9 TCL Technology Group Corp.
    • 6.4.10 ZTE Corporation
    • 6.4.11 Google LLC
    • 6.4.12 Microsoft Corp.
    • 6.4.13 Sony Corp.
    • 6.4.14 LG Electronics Inc.
    • 6.4.15 Apple Inc.
    • 6.4.16 TECNO Mobile Ltd.
    • 6.4.17 OnePlus Technology (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.18 Energizer Holdings Inc.
    • 6.4.19 Sharp Corp.
    • 6.4.20 BOE Technology Group Co. Ltd.
    • 6.4.21 Visionox Technology Inc.
    • 6.4.22 Kyocera Corp.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

  • 7.1 White-space and Unmet-Need Assessment
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Global Foldable Smartphone Market Report Scope

There is intense competition between prominent smartphone vendors to lead the race for foldable smartphone devices across emerging economies. Some emerging firms are working rigorously to defeat the shortcomings of their device prototypes, which will help them use technology and launch these potentially groundbreaking products soon. The foldable smartphone market is expected to witness lucrative growth. The market is fueled by companies' technical capabilities to incorporate them into their products with different designs, thereby confirming their practicality and usefulness. The dual-screen foldable smartphone is also considered under the scope of the study, which is compatible with the OS according to its configuration.

The foldable smartphone market is segmented by functionality type (inward fold and outward fold) and geography (Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific).

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value (USD million) for all the above segments.

By Form Factor Clamshell (Vertical Fold)
Book-Style (Horizontal Fold)
Outward Fold
Rollable/Slide-out
By Screen Size Less than Equal 6.9 inch
7 - 8 inch
Greater than to 8 inch
By Price Range Less than USD 1,000
USD 1,000 - 1,499
USD 1,500 - 1,999
Greater than equal USD 2,000
By Sales Channel Carrier/Operator Stores
Consumer Electronics and Specialty Retail
E-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer
By End User Consumer
Enterprise/Corporate
Government and Defense
By Geography North America United States
Canada
Mexico
South America Brazil
Rest of South America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Nordics
Rest of Europe
Middle East Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East
Africa South Africa
Nigeria
Rest of Africa
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
Singapore
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
By Form Factor
Clamshell (Vertical Fold)
Book-Style (Horizontal Fold)
Outward Fold
Rollable/Slide-out
By Screen Size
Less than Equal 6.9 inch
7 - 8 inch
Greater than to 8 inch
By Price Range
Less than USD 1,000
USD 1,000 - 1,499
USD 1,500 - 1,999
Greater than equal USD 2,000
By Sales Channel
Carrier/Operator Stores
Consumer Electronics and Specialty Retail
E-commerce/Direct-to-Consumer
By End User
Consumer
Enterprise/Corporate
Government and Defense
By Geography
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
South America Brazil
Rest of South America
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Spain
Nordics
Rest of Europe
Middle East Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East
Africa South Africa
Nigeria
Rest of Africa
Asia-Pacific China
Japan
South Korea
India
Singapore
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is the growth outlook for the foldable smartphone market to 2030?

The market is forecast to rise from USD 31.30 billion in 2025 to USD 118.87 billion by 2030, reflecting a 30.59% CAGR driven by material-science breakthroughs and expanding carrier subsidies.

Which region leads in foldable smartphone adoption?

Asia Pacific holds about 68% of global shipments thanks to its vertically integrated supply chain and strong domestic demand in China and South Korea.

How durable are the latest foldable devices?

Flagship models from Samsung and Motorola now certify hinges for more than 200,000 folds, with the Razr 2025 line adding a titanium backbone and an IP48 rating for water and dust resistance.

Are enterprise buyers adopting foldable smartphones?

Yes, logistics and field-service firms are piloting foldables as single-device workstations and are projected to drive a 31% CAGR in enterprise shipments through 2030.

Will prices fall below USD 1,000?

Declining AMOLED panel and UTG costs are enabling OEMs to design Fan-Edition variants targeting the sub-USD 1,000 segment, a development expected to accelerate mainstream adoption around 2027.

Which form factor is growing fastest?

Clamshell designs are on track for a 33.4% CAGR through 2030 as their compact style and lower entry prices resonate with fashion-centric consumers.

Page last updated on: June 20, 2025

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