Tracker: Global Foldable Smartphone Shipments by Vendor by type Q4 2024
Explore the future of foldable smartphones. This report analyzes key factors driving adoption, shipment trends by vendor, and regional breakdowns from 2018–Q4 2024.
The potential rise in popularity of foldable smartphones hinges on several key factors that address consumer pain points and the desire for innovative features. Foldable smartphones provide larger screen real estate while maintaining a compact form factor when folded. This portability can be especially appealing as consumers often have to choose between a large display and a device that fits comfortably in their pocket or hand. The larger displays and aspect ratios enabled by foldable technology make multitasking and running multiple apps side-by-side more convenient, much like on a tablet or a small laptop. The novelty of foldable phones can attract tech enthusiasts looking for the latest advancements, with unique user interfaces and new ways of interacting with a mobile device. This report reports foldable smartphone shipments by vendor by quarter from 2018 through Q4 2024 with regional breakdown. All major design types are present in the report, including booklet foldables, flip foldables and orther foldables.