New Standard UFS 5.0: Memory Speed in Smartphones Will Double.

According to Korrespondent.net: The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association has announced the completion of the development of the new universal flash memory standard UFS 5.0. This standard is intended for smartphones, tablets, and other devices that require high performance with minimal energy consumption.

According to preliminary data, the sequential read and write speeds in UFS 5.0 will reach 10.8 GB/s, which is nearly double the figures of the current UFS 4.x standard. At the same time, the new standard is fully compatible with existing hardware.

Technological Innovations

UFS 5.0 has been developed using new technologies from the MIPI Alliance, particularly based on MIPI M-PHY 6.0 and UniPro 3.0, which operate in High-Speed Gear 6 (HS-G6) mode. This allows for an interface bandwidth of up to 46.6 Gbit/s per lane, enabling an effective data transfer speed of up to 10.8 GB/s when using two M-PHY lanes.

The last version of the standard, UFS 4.1, was released in December 2024 as an update to UFS 4.0 (2022). This format is actively used in mobile and portable devices, gaming consoles, and automotive systems.

Key Benefits of UFS 5.0

Among the main advantages of UFS 5.0, JEDEC highlights:

• increased data transfer speed up to 10.8 GB/s;
• integrated channel alignment system to protect against losses and interference;
• separate power lines for memory subsystems and signals;
• built-in hashing function for enhanced data protection.

The final version of the UFS 5.0 standard is expected to be published in the coming months, and the first devices with the new memory are expected to appear in 2026.

It should be noted earlier, it was reported that the chip of the new Pixel 10 does not match the flagship chips from two years ago.

The UFS 5.0 standard promises to significantly enhance the performance of modern devices, allowing users to enjoy faster access to data and improved productivity. Its implementation will reflect new trends in the technology market, particularly in the field of mobile gadgets and Internet of Things devices.