Foldable smartphone shipments may reach 18~22M in Y2023 thanks to upcoming affordable clamshell devices.

January 06, 2023

Key Takeaways:

 

  • The forecast for Y2022 foldable smartphone shipments is revised down to 10~14M units due to unpromising overall market demand and changes in projects’ timeline.
  • Foldable shipment may increase to 18~22M units in Y2023, with the incremental volume mainly coming from the upcoming clamshell-type devices.
  • Overall Y2023 foldable smartphone shipments may reach 60~70% YoY growth, with clamshell-type smartphones launched at relatively attractive prices for consumers.

 

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Authors

Eddie Han

Eddie Han, Sr. Analyst/Research Director at Isaiah Research, has been studying smartphone industry for 10+ years. Focus on smartphone and the related components supply chain research. Master in Social Enterprise, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. Currently as the Sr. Analyst/Research Manager of Smartphone Team at Isaiah Research and lead 3+ members to work on supply chain analysis from smartphone(Apple/Android), 5G, RF, camera, display to XR research with a solid methodology. Business development and customer management include top-tier smarphone brands and components vendors. Used to work as Sr. Industry Analyst/Section Manager for 10+ years at Market Intelligence and Consulting (MIC). Conduct 150+ smartphone industry reports on OEM/EMS/ODM shipment tracker, application processor, radio frequency, display and 5G communication related research.

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