
Samsung bets on iPhone switchers as Apple joins the foldable race
Samsung says iOS users switching to its Galaxy Z Fold8 lineup are 1.6× higher than the previous Fold7/Flip7 generation, with 30% of U.S. Flip8 buyers coming from competing brands. Counterpoint Research projects Samsung to lead the global foldable market at about 32% this year, while Apple is slated for around 25% as it enters the segment; Samsung has also upgraded Smart Switch to let iPhone users transfer data to Galaxy via a QR code, making cross‑ecosystem moves easier.





