{"id":17671,"date":"2025-08-16T16:59:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T14:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/samsungs-foldable-phones-are-stealing-apples-us-market-share\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T22:09:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T20:09:28","slug":"samsungs-foldable-phones-are-stealing-apples-us-market-share","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/samsungs-foldable-phones-are-stealing-apples-us-market-share\/","title":{"rendered":"Samsung&#039;s Foldable Phones Are Stealing Apple&#039;s US Market Share"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The fierce rivalry between Apple and Samsung is back. And, this time, the battlefield isn\u2019t the app store or camera specs\u2014it\u2019s the screen itself. For years, the traditional \u201cslab\u201d smartphone ruled the market, but recent trends show that Galaxy foldable phones are starting to change the game. The success of these devices led to a growth in Samsung\u2019s phone market share in the US.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung gains US market share for Q2 2025, driven by foldable phone sales<\/p>\n<p>New data reveals a notable shift in the US smartphone market. In the second quarter of this year (Q2 2025), Samsung\u2019s market share rose from 23% to 31%, while Apple\u2019s dropped from 56% to 49%. This isn\u2019t a coincidence. Samsung recently launched new foldable phones, like the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which turns into a small tablet, and the Z Flip 7, which offers a nostalgic flip-phone design. These innovative devices are making a splash, gaining momentum and positive social media buzz for their improved durability. In fact, one user\u2019s video of him bending a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 over 200,000 times went viral. Things like these are helping to change the public\u2019s perception of foldable phones.<\/p>\n<p>Samsung has been a trailblazer in this space, and it\u2019s paying off. The company\u2019s foldable phones have become a highly profitable venture. Currently, they account for a significant portion of its high-end revenue despite being a smaller percentage of its overall sales. Beyond their improved designs, these devices also give Samsung a competitive edge with new AI features. The larger screen of a foldable is ideal for tools like Google\u2019s circle-to-search and for multitasking.<\/p>\n<p>Apple working on its own foldable iPhone<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t count Apple out just yet. True to its strategy, Apple has a history of waiting for a new technology to mature before entering a market. This \u201clate-mover advantage\u201d allows the company to refine a concept and deliver a polished product from the beginning. As one analyst noted, Apple\u2019s approach is to be \u201cwatchful, seeing a mature technology, knowing that there are no big roadblocks\u2026 and then moving ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Analysts believe Apple is preparing to make its move. There\u2019s a rumored foldable iPhone expected to launch as early as 2026. This device, likely to be called the \u201ciPhone Fold,\u201d aims to be the most expensive phone ever. It will directly compete with Samsung\u2019s top-tier models in this section.<\/p>\n<p>The battle is just beginning. The foldable market is growing rapidly, and both companies are in a race to define the future of what a smartphone looks like. For years, the classic rectangular design dominated. However, Samsung\u2019s push and Apple\u2019s upcoming entry could finally make the foldable phone a mainstream reality.<br \/>\nThe post Samsung&#8217;s Foldable Phones Are Stealing Apple&#8217;s US Market Share appeared first on Android Headlines.&#013;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Samsung-Galaxy-Z-Fold-7-AH-27.jpg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\">&#013;<br \/>\nSource: ndroidheadlines.com&#013;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fierce rivalry between Apple and Samsung is back. 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