Still confined to a niche sector, the foldable screen smartphone has been selling more and more over the years.
According the latest figures from Counterpoint Research16 million foldable screen smartphones will be distributed in 2022, i.e. 73% more than in 2021 (9 million distributed then).
Smartphone pliable, Samsung archi-leader
For 2023, growth is expected to continue as estimates see a figure of 26 million. Naturally Samsung, which recently released its Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4, is a leader in the sector. Far behind, Huawei and Oppo occupy second and third place.
Foldable smartphone, strong growth in 2022
Foldables are the fastest growing smartphone category this year, similar to last year. Growth that goes once morest the current global economic difficulties, demonstrating that the premium smartphone market is resilient, and demand is still strong.
A word from Jane Park of Counterpoint Research
« Samsung has been the market leader since its inceptionexplains Jane Park of Counterpoint, and we think this dominance will last for a while. Oppo, Xiaomi and Vivo introduce new models, but they are confined to the Chinese market. For now, Motorola may be the only competitor in markets like the United States ».
