There have been rumors in the technology world for a long time that tech giant Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. And it could be in a clamshell design, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It could come to the market in the second half of 2026. However, display industry expert Ross Young says otherwise. The possible foldable iPhone will not be in a clamshell design.
According to Young, Apple’s first foldable phone will have a large display, just like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series phones that can be folded like a book. The Galaxy Z Fold series has become quite popular due to its large display. Apple will also lean towards a larger display considering the interest of customers.
Apple is coming to the market with foldable phones
Own reporter, Techzoom.tv by Own reporter, Techzoom.tv Saturday, December 7, 2024
Apple is coming to the market with foldable phones
There have been rumors in the technology world for a long time that tech giant Apple is working on a foldable iPhone. And it could be in a clamshell design, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. It could come to the market in the second half of 2026. However, display industry expert Ross Young says otherwise. The possible foldable iPhone will not be in a clamshell design.
According to Young, Apple’s first foldable phone will have a large display, just like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series phones that can be folded like a book. The Galaxy Z Fold series has become quite popular due to its large display. Apple will also lean towards a larger display considering the interest of customers.
Analysts believe that the exact time when Apple will enter the foldable smartphone market is quite important. Although the market has seen stable growth in the past few years, 2023 and 2024 were somewhat slow. Therefore, Apple’s arrival can breathe new life into the market. It can attract new customers. It can also encourage new ideas and innovations.
Apple has always been praised for its great design and software experience. Analysts believe that the company will be able to show off its design and software features through a large-display foldable phone. Through this, Apple has the opportunity to provide a better experience than the foldable phones currently available in the market. Moreover, since the price of foldable phones is high, it can also contribute to the company’s revenue and profits.
Currently, the foldable phone market is led by Samsung, Google, OnePlus and Huawei. Each brand is constantly trying to enrich the features. However, the price has become a major obstacle to market popularity. Since the phones are expensive, most buyers are still not interested.
Analysts predict that Apple’s entry into the foldable phone market could see a 30 percent growth. The market will grow by 20 percent from next year. If everything goes well for the company, this will be their big move and a major change in market trends. Meanwhile, the iPhone 17 series is coming next year. It will include the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Air. According to various sources, the phone will be the thinnest iPhone, which will start a new chapter in sleek and modern design.
In the foldable smartphone market, major companies are moving towards new tri-fold designs. In September 2024, China’s Huawei launched the world’s first tri-fold smartphone called the Mate XT Ultimate Edition. Soon after, Apple was rumored to be working on a triple-folding iPhone. The demand for foldable smartphones is increasing due to large screens in smaller devices, advances in the hinge mechanism (the part that helps the screen fold), the expansion of 5G networks, and increased investment in research and development. According to market research firm ‘Business Research Company’, the global foldable smartphone market value will reach $54.65 billion by 2028, with an annual growth rate of 21.5 percent.
