Continuous evolution of smartphones has facilitated the innovation in display technologies, with foldable displays emerging as the latest component to take the industry by storm.

According to a recent report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the foldable phone market is expected to surpass a valuation of US$ 65 Bn, growing at a CAGR of over 25.2% through 2031.

The foldable phone market is projected to expand at an impressive pace owing to rapid advancements in technology, improvements in design, stronger functionality, and product up-gradation. This is anticipated to bode well for the global foldable phone market in the forthcoming years.

Increasing consumer awareness regarding the latest trends in smartphone technologies is fueling demand for innovative smartphones.  As a result, some well-known companies have been patenting their design architecture for soon-to-be-released folding phones. Apple Inc., for example, has patented its folding smartphone technology with a hinge heating technology to protect it from wear and tear over time.

Also, smartphone makers are experimenting with technologies and features in their foldable smartphones, which can be seen in Samsung Galaxy Fold and Motorola Razr, as these phones have a unique design but prefers front-to-front fold display technology.

Furthermore, in April 2021, Oppo launched two new foldable phones in the market, both with an inward-folding design. Vivo is also expected to release a folding phone with an inwards folding design, while Xiaomi has already released the Mi MIX Fold.

Another trend that is propelling the foldable phone market is the implementation of work from-home culture. Rising viewership and increasing interest of individuals towards job opportunities that offer remote work has led increasing demand for reliable and efficient electronic products. This is anticipated to provide impetus to foldable phone sales in the forthcoming years.

2021-2031 Foldable Phone Market Outlook in Comparison to Sales Registered in 2016-2020Foldable phones combine the portability of a smart phone with a large screen of tablets, which is expected to attract a huge customer base over the forecast period. Leading players in the market such as Huawei and Samsung have been at the fore of foldable phone technology and they are expected to continue releasing newer products in the market.

FMI has forecast the foldable phone market to rise at 25.2% CAGR between 2021 and 2031, in comparison to the 10.2% CAGR registered during 2016-2020.

Rapidly increasing demand for modern consumer electronics, along with high adoption of mobile devices in the entertainment and gaming sector are anticipated to bolster sales of foldable phones in the forthcoming years.

One of the chief drivers of the foldable phone market is advancements in the OLED display technology. Samsung, for example, uses OLED displays in mobile devices with foldable displays. Samsung’s first foldable phone features two screens: a large 7.3″ 1532×2152 (361 PPI) foldable AMOLED that folds inside and a smaller 4.5″ 840×1960 AMOLED that is used when the phone is closed. The company branded the display as the Samsung Infinity Flex Display.

Growing demand for miniaturized electronic devices is influencing sales of foldable phones. Possession of these devices is considered as a status symbol, which encourages consumers to buy these products.

In addition to this, sales of foldable phones are largely being driven by the millennial population, where individuals are willing to increase their spending to improve their workspace and living standards.

Further, increasing penetration of digital technologies due to urbanization  has increased  demand for aesthetically appealing and advanced products that serve the customer’s daily requirement. This is indicative of lucrative prospects for market players in developing nations.

Request Complete TOC Of this Report @ https://www.futuremarketinsights.com/toc/rep-gb-11962

Key Takeaways:

  • Based on display size, the under 6 Inches display segment is expected to hold a 44.6% of the total foldable phone market share in 2021.
  • Foldable phone with a 12 GB RAM are likely to dominate the market in 2021, accounting for over 46% of the total market share.
  • Under the storage segment, foldable phone with the storage space of 256 GB will hold more than half of the total foldable phone market share in 2021.
  • US$500-1,500 is projected to hold the leading share in the market in 2021, accounting for nearly half of sales.
  • Sales of foldable phones through online retail channels are projected to grow at a prolific 38.1% CAGR through 2031.
  • China will emerge as an attractive foldable phone market, accounting for over 40% of the market share in East Asia 2021.
  • The U.S. will dominate the North America foldable phone market with nearly 80% the market share over the forecast period.
  • India is projected to account for more than one-third of the South Asia foldable phone market share in 2021.

Who is Winning?Leading players in the foldable phone market are Samsung Group, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, Xiaomi Corporation, Royole Corporation, Motorola (Lenovo Limited), TCL Technology, LG Corporation, ZTE Corporation, Sony Group Corporation, AsusTek Computer Inc., Energizer among others.

Leading manufacturers of foldable phones are focusing on promotional strategies, advertisements, and new product launches to improve sales of foldable phones. Apart from this, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic collaborations will remain prominent growth strategies among key market players over the assessment period. For instance:

  • In 2021, Xiaomi launched their first foldable smartphone, Mi MIX FOLD, at the Spring 2021 New Product Launch. Equipped with a large 8.01” WQHD+ resolution flexible internal display and a 6.52” external display, this innovative new device touts the largest foldable display on any smartphone.

Market by CategoryBy Display Size:

  • Under 6 inches
  • 6-7 Inches
  • 7-8 Inches
  • 8 Inches & Above

By RAM Capacity:

  • 8 GB
  • 12 GB
  • 16 GB

By Storage:

  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB

By Price Range:

  • US$ 500- US$ 1,500
  • US$ 1,500- US$ 2,000
  • US$ 2,000 & Above

By Sales Channel:

  • Hypermarkets/ Supermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Multi-brand Stores
  • Independent Small Stores
  • Online Retailers
  • Others

By Region:

  • North America
  • Latin America
  • Europe
  • East Asia
  • South Asia
  • Oceania
  • Middle East and Africa (MEA)

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *