IDC: 7.1 million foldable smartphones shipped in 2021, by 2025 the market will grow to 27.6 million

IDC estimates that 7.1 million foldable smartphones shipped in 2021, an increase of 264% over 2020 (1.9 million units). IDC estimates that the market will grow to 27.6 million units by 2025 (a CAGR of 69.9%).

Most of the growth in 2021 came from Samsung's Galaxy Flip3 which was a success in the market thanks to its compact size and price tag ($999).

Posted: Feb 20,2022 by Ron Mertens