Oppo and Vivo, two pioneering companies in the foldable phone market, introduced innovative designs such as flip-style and larger folding screens. However, a recent rumor suggests that they might be pausing the production of flip phones in 2024.
A Pause in Flip Phones
Insider Digital Chat Station (DCS) hinted in a Weibo post that these major brands won't be refreshing their clamshell foldables this year, although specific names were not disclosed.
Shift in Strategy
While Samsung gears up for the launch of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola plans its flip phone release, Oppo and Vivo seem to be stepping back. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously mentioned that these brands could halt the development of new flip phones for the Chinese market in 2024 due to slower sales.
Future Innovations
DCS hinted at a possible new direction for Oppo and Vivo in 2025, suggesting the launch of a novel foldable phone design. The specifics remain vague, but it could involve unconventional folding methods like a Z-shaped fold or a rollable display.
Emerging Trends
While Samsung and Huawei have been linked to Z-style foldables, the concept of rollable phones is gaining traction. Reports even speculated that Vivo might beat Samsung to the market with a rollable phone, though no recent developments have been disclosed.
