Samsung’s LPDDR4 Exit Could Bring Faster Memory to Cheaper Phones

Samsung is apparently getting ready to retire one of its most widely used memory standards. A new report coming out of Korea says the company has stopped taking fresh orders for LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X, which all but confirms that these older chips are now nearing the end of the lifecycle.

Samsung reportedly ending LPDDR4 era as shift to LPDDR5 begins

The Elec reports that Samsung will continue producing LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X only to complete existing orders. This production is expected to run through the end of the year. Post which, Samsung plans to begin shifting its manufacturing lines in early next year to focus on newer memory chips with better returns.

LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X have been in use for close to a decade across smartphones, tablets, and even some laptops. Despite their age, demand has remained steady, which explains the longer order backlog. Many companies secured supply in advance but now need to prepare for what comes next.

This change will also affect Samsung’s own devices and chip partners. Some current processors still rely on LPDDR4X, but newer chip designs are expected to move fully to LPDDR5. That could lead to small performance differences in devices produced at different times, depending on the memory used.

It should benefit consumers like us, who may finally see better performance even on budget phones. One can expect faster speeds and improved efficiency with LPDDR5 memory compared to LPDDR4X. At the same time, Samsung benefits by focusing on more advanced memory products that are in higher demand.