This is good news for the iPhone Duo: foldable smartphone display shipments are expected to rebound in 2026, driven by the introduction of book-type foldable smartphones with new and wider aspect ratio screens, according to Omdia’s latest research.
This year Apple and Samsung introduced book-type foldable smartphones with wider aspect ratios. Compared with the conventional combination of a 10:9 main display and a 21:9 front display, foldable smartphones with wider screen ratios such as 4:3 and 14:10 can support a wider range of uses, particularly multitasking similar to tablet PCs, content consumption including web browsing, social media usage and productivity applications.
Omdia says the market has responded positively to this new form factor, indicating a successful initial adoption phase. Chinese smartphone manufacturers are also expected to adopt wider-format foldable designs in 2027.
Consequently, Omdia forecasts that AMOLED display shipments for foldable smartphones in 2026 will increase to 29 million units, up 44% year over year (YoY). The LTPO-based flexible AMOLED display market is expected to grow significantly.
“Display shipments for wide-screen foldable smartphones are expected to account for 44% of total foldable panel shipments in 2026,” said Brian Huh, Principal Analyst in Omdia’s Display research practice. “This share is expected to surpass the 60% threshold in 2027 driven by the entry of additional Chinese makers into the market.”
In terms of supply chain, Samsung Display is expected to strengthen its leadership in the foldable smartphone display market in 2026 by exclusively supplying AMOLED displays for the Samsung Galaxy Fold8 and Apple iPhone Duo. The company’s market share is forecast to rise to 66% of the total foldable display market, while Chinese display makers are expected to see their market share decline due to weakening foldable smartphone demand from Chinese smartphone brands.
If you’re hoping to get your hands on an iPhone Duo anytime soon, well, good luck. Shipping times for the latest orders for the foldable iPhone have slipped into January 2027.
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