In 2016, the configuration of Android phones was upgraded to a new level, featuring the Snapdragon 820, 4GB of RAM, and storage capacity soaring to 128GB. A small detail here is that it adopted UFS 2.0 flash memory instead of the previously popular eMMC 5.1. So, what exactly is UFS 2.0 flash memory? Why are … Read more
Among the various application scenarios for storage devices, the automotive sector is recognized as the next blue ocean market with high growth potential. However, in the past decade, global automobile sales have stabilized at around 80 to 90 million units per year. Therefore, the industry is not only focused on the incremental market brought about … Read more
As the storage field has developed, there are now many different types of storage products. Below, we will introduce several common storage types and their applications: 1. NAND NAND Flash memory is a type of Flash memory, which belongs to non-volatile memory. It uses a nonlinear macrocell architecture to provide a cost-effective solution for solid-state … Read more
SD storage cards have been improving over time, especially with the introduction of UFS, which has significantly increased their speed. However, overall, they still remain relatively slow. Now, the SD Association (SDA) is preparing a revolutionary transformation to turn them into mini SSDs. In fact, this plan was disclosed by the SDA during the flash … Read more
Compared to desktop computers, the speed of mobile phone storage chips has rapidly developed in the past two years. The once mainstream eMMC 4.5 has quickly evolved to the latest UFS 2.1. Currently, the highest speed of UFS 2.1 flash memory can reach 1166MB/s, while the theoretical maximum speed of mid-range eMMC 5.0 is 400MB/s; … Read more
Recently, a certain domestic smartphone manufacturer sparked the “Flash Memory Gate Incident” after being exposed by netizens for “mixing flash memory” in the same phone. As of now, it seems there hasn’t been a proper resolution to this issue, but the situation of “mixing flash memory” is not a secret in the industry, after all, … Read more
When it comes to eMMC flash memory, what comes to mind first? Is it the non-mainstream manufacturers from years ago who took eMMC out of phones to use as “black chips” for solid-state drives in PCs? Or perhaps the earlier “flash memory scandal” that once stirred the mobile phone market? However, these are all old … Read more
With the rapid evolution of semiconductor technology, the capacity of mobile ROM has also advanced significantly. Nowadays, flagship smartphones hardly ever feature 16GB ROM, and the recently released iPhone 8/iPhone 8 Plus has also eliminated the 32GB version, starting directly from 64GB. As the capacity of system firmware, apps, and various files continues to increase, … Read more
Compared to UFS flash storage, eMMC has weaker performance. The mixed use of these two types of flash storage in the same model of phone has left some consumers dissatisfied. In response, manufacturers claim that through optimization, eMMC products can also provide an excellent experience. What exactly does this optimization entail? Based on previous promotions, … Read more
Follow Hardware · Smart Consumption | Welcome to follow Master Titanium Cover Image: This is so boring, it must be the British! →_→ (1.9MB) Recently, since the flash memory mixing incident of a certain domestic brand, more and more ordinary consumers have begun to pay attention to the details of smartphone configurations beyond just the … Read more