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Huawei Ranks Second Behind Samsung in Slowing Foldable Market
Nokia could be planning a comeback — seeking new smartphone partner
Joel Joseph
July 23, 2025
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We've got TrendForce revealing that Huawei has secured second place behind Samsung in the slowing global foldable market, Nothing's CMF Watch 3 Pro launching with impressive ChatGPT integration and 13-day battery life, and Nokia making mysterious moves toward a potential smartphone comeback through deleted Reddit posts.
Meanwhile, Qualcomm's promising that their next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 won't drive up 2026 flagship prices, while Huawei's MatePad Pro 12.2" is making a compelling case for replacing traditional laptops.
Here's what you'll discover in today's tech roundup:
Huawei's second-place position in the plateauing global foldable market with 19.8M expected shipments
Nothing CMF Watch 3 Pro's Indian launch featuring ChatGPT integration and impressive 13-day battery
Nokia's mysterious smartphone comeback attempt through deleted Reddit partnership calls
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2's performance promises without flagship price increases for 2026
Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2" review exploring its laptop replacement potential with full accessory ecosystem
Additional insights on MacBook Air M2 price drops, Caviar's $49K Bond-inspired iPhone, and Xiaomi's innovative scalp massage device
Read on for all the details!
The global foldable phone market isn’t growing as fast as it used to, but it’s still evolving, and Huawei is now firmly in second place, right behind Samsung.
According to the latest report from TrendForce, global shipments of foldable phones are expected to reach 19.8 million units in 2025. That’s roughly the same as in 2024, with a penetration rate holding steady at about 1.6% of the total smartphone market. Growth is clearly slowing, but foldables are still gaining traction in the mid-to-high end segment.
Read on to find out more.
 Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has launched the new Watch 3 Pro in India. It features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display, ChatGPT integration, Bluetooth calling, dual-band GPS, and up to 13 days of battery life, all packed into a metal frame design. It features a large 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 466 x 466 resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. The peak brightness has slightly increased to 670 nits. It retains the rotating crown for UI too. |  Nokia might be eyeing a return to the smartphone scene — though its latest move raised more questions than answers. Nokia’s community manager recently posted an open call on the r/Nokia subreddit, inviting “large-scale mobile manufacturers” to explore partnership opportunities via nokia.com/partners. The post, however, has since been deleted, adding a curious twist to an already unusual approach. |
 With Qualcomm’s next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 on the way, the next wave of Android flagships could deliver serious performance when they arrive in late 2025 and early 2026. And while better specs often mean higher prices, a new report suggests this chip won’t push phone prices up — a rare win for buyers. Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, set to debut in late September, will be priced similarly to the current Snapdragon 8 Elite. |  Whether tablets can truly replace laptops has long been a contentious discussion. But there’s no denying that tablets are becoming more and more like laptops. Today’s flagship tablets come with their own dedicated keyboards, support mouse connectivity, and even include a stylus. After spending some hands-on time with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch and its accessories, we finally understand why this debate persists. |
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