Global foldable smartphone shipments rose 14% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a new quarterly record for the category, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Foldable Smartphone Market Tracker.

As foldable devices continue to gain traction in the premium segment, their share of overall global smartphone shipments climbed to 2.5% in the third quarter, marking a steady expansion of the once-niche form factor.

Counterpoint expects the foldable market to finish 2025 with approximately 16% year-on-year growth, maintaining a stable upward trajectory despite broader smartphone market headwinds. Analysts project that 2026 will mark the beginning of a more pronounced expansion phase, driven by major improvements in hardware and user experience.