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India registered a growth of 19% (year-on-year) in shipments of foldable smartphones in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, as per a new report released Wednesday, July 10. The report mentioned Samsung as the market leader.
According to Counterpoint Research, Samsung led the foldable market with a 79% share, with the Galaxy Fold 5 accounting for half of the brand’s foldable shipments.
“The foldable smartphone market in India is still a niche segment and will likely remain so for a few years,” said Tarun Pathak, Research Director at Counterpoint Research.
“As it faces competition from other premium devices, especially Apple iPhones, foldables must balance consumer demands, usability, design, and pricing,” he added.
According to the report, the foldable smartphone market in India is expected to reach 0.8 million units in 2024, down from the earlier forecast of 1 million units.
The book-type design held the highest share at 76% in Q1, followed by clamshell smartphones at 24%. The analysts said that they expect the book-type design to continue growing.
Clamshell smartphones are particularly favored by female users due to their compact design, the report mentioned.
