GoKawiilIDC projects Apple will ship over 10 million foldable iPhones in first year
Ahead of Apple's expected September 9 unveiling of its first foldable iPhone, research firm IDC forecasts the device will ship more than 10 million units within its debut year despite a rumored price around $2,500. The estimate aligns with a separate Counterpoint Research forecast projecting Apple will capture 25% of foldable smartphone shipments in 2026, as Samsung's share slips from 40% to 32%.
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A high-priced foldable selling in the tens of millions would validate a product category that has struggled for mainstream traction since its debut, and could reshape the competitive balance with Samsung, the longtime foldable leader. Analysts say Apple's entry alone could be enough to reverse a projected industry-wide sales decline this year.
- IDC expects over 10 million foldable iPhone shipments in the first year of availability.
- Apple's foldable, rumored at roughly $2,500, is set to be unveiled September 9.
- Analysts project Apple could grab 25% of global foldable shipments in 2026 as Samsung's share declines.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Smartphone — If you don't want to wait for Apple's rumored foldable iPhone, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the book-style foldable that defined the category the article is talking about. It unfolds into a tablet-sized inner display for multitasking, reading, and video, then folds down to pocket size.
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