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Samsung 'advice' to Apple suggests it fears the build quality of the iPhone Duo
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung welcomes Apple's entry into the foldable smartphone market, viewing it as recognition of Samsung's pioneering role in the category.
- Samsung currently leads the foldable market with a 38% share, but Apple is predicted to capture 40% within the next year, potentially overtaking Samsung.
- Samsung acknowledges ongoing build quality challenges in its foldables, while Apple has reportedly invested heavily in engineering to ensure superior hinge durability and minimize the crease visibility.
- Samsung's Hee-Cheul Moon highlighted device weight as a critical factor for customer value, subtly criticizing Apple's foldable for being heavier (235g) compared to Samsung's Galaxy Fold 8 (201g).
- Industry observers interpret Samsung's comments as a sign of concern over Apple's potential to disrupt the foldable market with a high-quality, robust device.
