Apple Reportedly Preparing to Enter India's Foldable Phone Segment
Reports suggest Apple is preparing to enter the premium foldable smartphone segment later this year, intensifying competition in India's growing foldable category.
News · 1 min read · Published 24 July 2026
Written by Rohan Mehta, Mobile Editor
Highlights
- Reports suggest Apple is preparing to enter the foldable phone segment later this year
- This is a reported development, not an official Apple confirmation
- An Apple entry would be a significant validation moment for the foldable category overall
Reports suggest Apple is preparing to enter the premium foldable smartphone segment later this year, which would intensify competition in a category currently led by Samsung in the Indian market. It's worth being clear this is a reported development based on industry sources rather than an official Apple announcement, so treat specifics as unconfirmed until Apple comments directly.
Apple entering a device category tends to have an outsized validating effect on that category's mainstream credibility, given the brand's influence on premium smartphone buyer perception — a confirmed Apple foldable would likely accelerate broader category growth beyond just Apple's own sales.
For context on how the foldable category has evolved to this point, see our piece on why foldable phones are finally having their moment.