Apple iPhone Duo Shakes Up Foldable Market: 5 Million Shipments Could Give Apple 24.8% Share

Apple’s entry into the foldable smartphone market with the iPhone Duo could reshape a segment dominated by Samsung and Huawei. TrendForce estimates Apple will ship approximately 5 million foldable phones in 2026, capturing 24.8 percent market share and potentially becoming the world’s second-largest foldable smartphone brand in its first year. Foldable smartphone market forecast 2026-2027 Apple has positioned the iPhone Duo as an ultra-premium smartphone.