CR: Samsung breaks record for most foldable smartphone shipments in Q3
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CR: Samsung breaks record for most foldable smartphone shipments in Q3
"Global shipments for foldable smartphones were up 14% in Q3 2025, reaching record quarterly levels, and Samsung was the undisputed leader with an estimated 64% share of all shipments for the quarter. The latest report from Counterpoint Research estimates that Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 were the best sellers, which helped the Korean brand extend its lead. Samsung's Q3 performance represents a 32% rise in global foldable shipments compared to the same period last year."
"Huawei secured the second spot in the list with an estimated 15% market share, followed by Motorola (7%) and Honor (6%), rounding out the top four. It was vivo (4%) and Xiaomi (2%) that took the remaining two spots. Foldables now account for 2.5% of all global smartphone shipments, led by a 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."
Global foldable smartphone shipments increased 14% in Q3 2025, reaching record quarterly levels. Samsung captured an estimated 64% share of Q3 foldable shipments, driven by strong sales of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7. Samsung's Q3 foldable shipments rose approximately 32% year-over-year. Huawei held second place with an estimated 15% share, followed by Motorola (7%) and Honor (6%), while vivo and Xiaomi held roughly 4% and 2% shares, respectively. Foldable models now account for about 2.5% of global smartphone shipments, with rising demand for book-style foldables and expected market expansion in 2026 ahead of Apple's anticipated iPhone Fold.
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