Apple's foldable iPhone could grab nearly 30% of the market by 2027

Apple's foldable iPhone, called the iPhone Duo, could end up with nearly 30% of foldable phone shipments in 2027, according to research firm TrendForce. It forecasts Apple's share rising from 24.8% in 2026 to 29.8% in 2027. A foldable is a phone with a screen that opens up into a larger one.

What the forecast says

Samsung is expected to stay in first place, but its share is forecast to slip from 35.1% to 31.9%. Huawei would follow Apple in third place, with its share falling from 24.8% to 21.3%. TrendForce estimates about five million iPhone Duo shipments in 2026. Overall foldable shipments are expected to grow just 0.5%, so Apple's gain would come from a market that is barely growing.

Early feedback

TrendForce says early feedback is mixed. Users like the split-screen feature and the viewing experience when the phone is unfolded. Some apps show black borders or do not fill the screen. Reports of damaged displays and high repair estimates have also drawn attention to the cost of owning one.

Still, TrendForce sees Apple's control of its own chips, software and developer ecosystem as a real advantage. It expects app compatibility and hardware reliability to improve.

What to keep in mind

This is a forecast, not a sales result. The material does not say what the phone costs or what repairs run. Anyone considering a foldable should wait for reviews and compare repair costs first.