Samsung unveiled its UFS 5.0 chips today, marking the debut of the technology. UFS 5.0 storage supports sequential read speeds up to 10.8 GB/s and write speeds up to 9.5 GB/s.
The upcoming Galaxy S27 phones are expected to utilize UFS 5.0 storage, providing enhanced performance. In comparison, UFS 4.1 offers read speeds of 4,300 MB/s and write speeds of 4,100 MB/s.
Samsung stated that UFS 5.0 storage will improve app launch speeds and on-device AI performance. The company claims UFS 5.0 offers 40% greater efficiency than its predecessor due to innovations like clock gating and multi-voltage technologies.
The dimensions of the UFS 5.0 chip are 7.5mm x 13mm x 0.9mm, making it a compact option for future devices. Additionally, Samsung confirmed it is developing the Exynos 2700 chip, which is likely to support UFS 5.0 and will feature in the Galaxy S27 series.
Production of the UFS 5.0 chips is set to commence in Q4 2026, with capacities of up to 1TB available for future devices.
