CR: Samsung breaks record for most foldable smartphone shipments in Q3 | Infinium-tech
Global shipments of foldable smartphones grew 14% in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a record quarterly level, and Samsung was the undisputed leader with an estimated 64% share of all shipments in the quarter. The latest report from Counterpoint Research estimates that Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 were the best-sellers, helping the Korean brand extend its lead. Samsung’s Q3 performance shows a 32% increase in global foldable shipments compared to the same period last year.
Global Folding Smartphone Shipment Share, Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 (Counterpoint Folding Smartphone Market Tracker)
Huawei ranked second on the list with an estimated 15% market share, followed by Motorola (7%) and Honor (6%) in the top four. It was Vivo (4%) and Xiaomi (2%) that took the remaining two positions.
Foldables now account for 2.5% of all global smartphone shipments, driven by growing demand for book-style foldables. Looking ahead, the foldable smartphone market is expected to see even more expansion in 2026, especially with Apple’s expected entry with the long-rumored iPhone Fold.
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