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.
Global Foldable Smartphone Shipment Share, Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024 (Counterpoint Foldable Smartphone Market Tracker)
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.
