Micron Begins Sampling World's First Mobile UFS 4.1 Based on G9 NAND Technology

Micron Technology has announced that it has started sampling the industry's first mobile UFS 4.1 and UFS 3.1 storage solutions built on its latest G9 NAND technology. These new products are designed to significantly enhance the performance of flagship smartphones.

The G9 NAND-based UFS 4.1 from Micron delivers faster speeds and lower latency compared to the previous generation. Sequential write speeds have improved by more than 15%, while random read and random write speeds have each increased by nearly 10%. Additionally, the new design reduces the likelihood of high-latency occurrences, resulting in smoother and more responsive user experiences.

Micron’s G9 UFS 4.1 supports storage capacities of up to 1TB, addressing the growing need for handling large volumes of data on mobile devices. Despite the increased storage capacity, the solution features a highly compact package size of just 9x13x0.85mm—significantly smaller and thinner than the previous G8 UFS 4.0 generation—making it ideal for space-constrained devices like foldable smartphones.

Micron emphasized its focus on delivering cutting-edge NAND flash solutions tailored specifically for flagship smartphone designs. By collaborating closely with customers and ecosystem partners, Micron is aligning its product and technology roadmap to meet the evolving needs of AI and edge computing applications. This strategic alignment ensures that future mobile devices will be capable of handling increasingly complex AI tasks and data-intensive applications.

In addition, Micron recently announced a market-segmented reorganization of its business units to better capture growth opportunities driven by the AI revolution from cloud to edge. The company's operations are now divided into four units: Cloud Storage Business Unit (CMBU), Core Data Center Business Unit (CDBU), Mobile and Client Business Unit (MCBU), and Automotive and Embedded Business Unit (AEBU), all reporting to Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer Sumit Sadana.