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The flexible smartphone segment is the fastest growing this year

According to research firm Counterpoint, the flexible smartphone segment is the fastest growing in the world.

current year.According to the company's forecasts, 73% more such smartphones will be sold this year than a year earlier. In total, this market in 2022 is estimated at 16 million devices. Currently, the absolute leader of the segment is Samsung with a share of 62%. With the release of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 and Flip4 line, Samsung's share could rise to 80%. It is noted that all flexible smartphones are premium models of devices, and this market shows the greatest resilience against the backdrop of a general decline in demand due to rising inflation and geopolitical uncertainty. According to Counterpoint forecasts, the market for flexible smartphones could grow to 26 million devices next year. Notable market players include Huawei with a 16% share and OPPO with a 3% share of total sales in the first half of this year.