Apple’s entry into a new market sector usually increases the level of product sales. This has already happened with smartwatches and tablets, where the Apple Watch burst onto the scene. The Californian company popularized the use of wireless headphones with AirPods, and although it is not a very big application, explosion Together with Apple Vision Pro in the mixed reality headset industry foldable iPhone Revitalize foldable smartphone sales.

It is said that Apple has started a new phase in the development of its foldable iPhone and the device could be ready by 2026. However, foldable mobile phone sales have currently stopped. Will the foldable iPhone be the hero the market needs?

It’s funny how fashion comes and goes. When the first mobile phone, a giant brick, was born, all manufacturers tried to reduce its size in every conceivable way. Slowly the trend is changing and now users prefer larger mobile phones. But also, folding phones are back in fashionJust like mobile phones with physical buttons like the Sony Ericsson Z520 or Nokia 6131.

The foldable mobile phone market has stalled growth and needs a hero

We know Apple is developing a foldable iPhone for 2026

According to one of the latest reports from Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), Foldable phone sales dropped for the first time in the third quarter of 2024 and the figures are not expected to improve over the next 2025.

But there is a small silver lining. A little halo of light at the end of the tunnel. A look at an illusion. The launch of Apple’s foldable iPhone could turn the tables.

Having recorded growth of at least 40% annually from 2019 to 2023, DSCC believes that the foldable screen smartphone market will grow only 5% in 2024 and decline by 4% in 2025. Demand remained steady at around 22 million panels.

DSCC market analysis experts assure that we expect sales figures of foldable smartphones to decline in four out of five quarters.

Although the market has stagnated and will fall for the first time in 2025, there are reasons for optimism. Apple is expected to enter the foldable market in 2026, and given its dominant position in the flagship industry, it could create significant growth in the foldable smartphone market.

2026 could turn things around as a result of Apple’s entry into this market sector and Increase sales volume by up to 30% from folding phones.

One of the newest entrants to join the game is the ZTE nubia Flip 5G, a handset that has a 6.9-inch AMOLED display and a 1.43-inch circular rear display and is equipped with 8GB of RAM, expandable up to 20GB. . The price was determined as 599 euros. Apple, we are waiting for you.

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