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Competition in the premium smartphone market intensifies as market projections highlight the foldable sector's growth and Apple's anticipated debut.

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The brief

The foldable smartphone market is projected to grow by 21% in 2026. This shift coincides with expectations surrounding Apple's entry into the foldable device space, which is predicted to reduce Samsung's market share to 32%.

Coverage from outlets including The Elec, Simply Wall St, and GuruFocus emphasizes a competitive landscape for the second half of the year. Reports highlight Roh Tae-moon’s perspective regarding the difficulty of replicating seven years of foldable experience, framing the current environment as a showdown in the premium sector.

Analysts are monitoring the impact of Apple's forthcoming debut on existing industry leaders. Coverage does not yet specify the exact launch timelines or technical specifications for the competing foldable devices.

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Quick answers

What is the projected growth for the foldable phone market in 2026?

The market is expected to grow by 21%.

How is Samsung's market share expected to change?

Apple's debut in the market is expected to reduce Samsung's share to 32%.

What factor does Roh Tae-moon cite as a competitive advantage?

The seven years of experience in foldable technology is cited as difficult to replicate.

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