Samsung lost the latest global foldable battle, and it wasn't even close - PhoneArena
Huawei has overtaken Samsung in the global foldable smartphone market, capturing a 48% market share in Q2 2026 compared to Samsung's 15%. The shift is largely attributed to Huawei's dominance in the Chinese market, which remains the primary driver for foldable device sales.
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This represents a significant shift in the competitive landscape of the premium smartphone market, signaling the rising influence of Chinese manufacturers in high-end hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22 Join us for the reveal of the first-ever Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra! 00 days 00 hrs 00 mins Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is set for July 22, where we're to witness the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8 and the exciting new Z Fold 8 Ultra. Join us here on PhoneArena to see if we're in for any more surprises from Samsung! Home News You are here Samsung lost the latest global foldable battle, and it wasn't even close The last quarterly foldable smartphone market report before the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are released sees Huawei earn a blowout win over Samsung.
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