Foldable iPhone Could Revive The Struggling Market, Driving a 30 Percent Growth Surge In 2026 And Sustaining 20 Percent In The Following Years

Samsung and Google have already introduced their share of products for the foldable market, but they have failed to take it to new heights. While Apple has not yet released its first foldable iPhone, the device will have a major impact on the entire market. A prominent display analyst claims that Apple’s entry into the foldable market will grow the market by 30 percent in the first year.

Apple’s foldable iPhone could grow the market by 30 percent in the first year after launch

Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone in the second half of 2026, claims display analyst Ross Young (via MacRumors). He further states that the company’s “dominant position in flagship smartphones” could allow the entire market to grow significantly in 2026, leading to a record year for the foldables. The entire industry, even Apple’s competition, appears to be waiting for the company to introduce its first foldable iPhone.

Currently, Android smartphone manufacturers like Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Huawei have introduced their versions of foldable smartphones, and based on the information obtained from Ross Young, the market has stopped growing despite annual releases. While the devices are pretty capable in terms of what they can do, they have not reached the masses due to their higher price tag than standard smartphones.

Apple is slated to bring various innovations with its foldable iPhone, and it remains to be seen what design and innovation it has in the works. As mentioned, Apple will launch the first foldable iPhone in 2026, which will grow the market by 30 percent in the first year. Young also claims that the growing trajectory will be 20 percent in the subsequent years, giving a major boost to the entire segment.

Apple’s foldable iPhone has been rumored for a while now, and various analysts and reports have coined that 2026 might be the year the company brings it to the table. Apple appears to be waiting for the technology to mature, especially the hinge mechanism, which plays a major and, to be fair, a critical role in the product’s success. Apple pays a lot of attention to the hinge mechanism on MacBooks, and the company will likely do the same with its foldable iPhone.

Based on what we know so far, the foldable iPhone could be between 7.9 inches and 8.3 inches in size. The company could introduce two variants of the foldable iPhone, similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Z lineup. The pocket-able clamshell foldable iPhone could appeal to many customers. We will share more details on the foldable iPhone as soon as further information is available.