Author: Celular Iberia
Date: 30/06/2023
Category: Cellular B2B

The rise of the foldable mobile phone: a revolution in the business world

In a world where technology is constantly evolving, foldable mobile phones have become a significant milestone. These devices, which combine the convenience of a smartphone with the functionality of a tablet, are gaining more and more ground in the market, especially in the business sector. At Celular Iberia, as specialists in mobile phone distribution for companies, we offer you this post where we tell you all about it.

The reason? Their ability to increase productivity and facilitate remote working. In this article, we’ll look at why foldable phones are selling more and more and how this trend is transforming the way we work.

The numbers speak for themselves

In a technological environment where the development and adoption of new technologies is often rapid, foldable phones have proven to be a curious exception. Their debut was characterised by anticipation and expectation, followed by a period of slower, more measured growth due to initial technical problems and high prices. However, adoption of these devices has been steadily increasing.

Enterprise use of foldable smartphones increased by 44% last year in Spain, according to Samsung. In addition, sales of these devices are expected to reach 16 million units worldwide, up 73% year-on-year, and shipments are expected to grow to 26 million units by 2023.

A growing trend

According to expert forecasts, we can expect a sharp increase in sales of foldable smartphones this year. Although Samsung experienced a decline in the number of sales in the third quarter of 2022, the situation is expected to reverse and the market is expected to see a significant increase in 2023.

Analysts attribute this growth to a number of factors, including significant improvements in durability and usability, declining prices and increased consumer familiarity with this new form of mobile devices.

Figures from 2023 suggest that this growth will continue in the coming years, with projections indicating that foldable phones could account for 15% of all smartphones sold by the end of 2025. Some even claim that it will be the new standard in telephony.

Growing competition

The growing demand for foldable mobile phones has led to increased competition among manufacturers. Companies such as Samsung and Huawei, who were the first to introduce these devices to the market, are now facing competition from other tech giants such as Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo, Motorola and Google.

This increased competition has led to a rapid cycle of innovation and improvement, which only serves to make these devices more attractive to both consumers and businesses.

The business perspective

Businesses are looking to technology for new ways to maximise productivity. Foldable mobiles have particularly appealed to the financial services sector, where 74% of a sample group of financial advisors say staying connected through mobile apps is critical.

However, it is not only the financial sector. Other companies in the technology and logistics sector have realised the advantages and benefits of using these devices.

A productivity tool

Foldable mobiles allow users to take full advantage of desktop functionality, facilitating multitasking on a large screen and allowing users to manage, launch and switch between applications, all without interrupting work.

This, combined with the increasing focus on applications and software that take advantage of this unique format, has led many companies to see foldable mobiles as a key tool for increasing employee productivity.

In addition, with the persistence of remote working and the hybrid model in 2023, foldable mobiles offer a flexible option for employees who need to stay connected and productive.

Unsurprisingly, as more companies experience the benefits of these versatile tools, the rise of foldable mobiles in the business world only seems to be just beginning.

At Celular Iberia we have positioned ourselves as a reliable and committed provider of technology solutions that improve business productivity. Our growing range of high quality folding mobiles and focus on customer satisfaction make us a leading choice for the distribution of business mobiles, as well as for those looking to take full advantage of this new generation of devices.