Huawei has solidified its position in the Chinese foldable smartphone market, capturing more than half of all foldable sales in 2024. According to a recent market analysis by Counterpoint, the foldable smartphone market in China grew by an impressive 27% compared to the previous year, despite accounting for only 3% of overall smartphone sales in the country. Huawei’s devices were top sellers in both the book-type and clamshell-type foldable categories.
Honor was the only other manufacturer to achieve a double-digit market share, thanks to its successful foldable models. The study found that 67% of users preferred the book-type form factor over clamshell-type devices. Analysts noted that recent advancements have made foldable smartphones more lightweight, compact, durable, and equipped with better cameras, appealing to a wider range of consumers, including women.
Huawei’s foldables lead Chinese market
“Foldable smartphones are no longer exclusive to technology enthusiasts and male users,” said a Counterpoint analyst. “The improvements in design and functionality have attracted regular consumers and women to this growing market segment.”
The Huawei Mate X5 topped the list of best-selling foldable smartphones in China for 2024, capturing 28.1% of sales.
The Huawei Pocket 2, a clamshell-type device, took 10.7% of the market share. Other top contenders included the Vivo X Fold 3, HONOR Magic VS 2, and HONOR V Flip. With significant growth and increasing consumer interest, the future of the foldable smartphone market in China looks promising.
Analysts predict that this category will continue to expand in the coming years as technology advances and consumer preferences evolve. Counterpoint Research is a global research firm specializing in performance and market outlook data in the technology, media, and telecommunications industries.
