Foldable smartphone panel shipments fall 13% in 1H26 as market shifts to in-fold designs

Counterpoint Research: global foldable smartphone panel shipments in the first half of 2026 fell 13% year-over-year. The decline is concentrated in the clamshell segment, with the market shifting toward in-fold designs.

• Foldable panel shipments fell 13% year-over-year in 1H26
• Decline mainly affected clamshell models
• Market is shifting toward in-fold designs