Samsung unveiled the first UFS 5.0 storage chips, which support read speeds of up to 10.8 GB/s and write speeds of up to 9.5 GB/s. The chips, expected to be used in the upcoming Galaxy S27 phones, represent a significant speed improvement over current technologies, UFS 4.0 and 4.1, which have maximum sequential read speeds of 4,300 MB/s and write speeds of 4,100 MB/s.
The UFS 5.0 chip promises enhanced performance for smartphones and other devices. Samsung stated that the new storage technology can lead to faster app launches and improved on-device AI capabilities. Samsung also highlighted that the UFS 5.0 chip is 40% more efficient than UFS 4.1, attributed to innovations in “clock gating” and “multi-voltage technologies.”
The dimensions of the UFS 5.0 chip are 7.5mm x 13mm x 0.9mm. Additionally, Samsung is developing the Exynos 2700 chip, which will likely support UFS 5.0 according to insider information from leaker Ice Universe. As a result, the Galaxy S27 series could benefit from UFS 5.0 storage, providing a competitive edge in the market.
Samsung plans to start production of UFS 5.0 chips in the fourth quarter of 2026, with capacities of up to 1TB.
