SK Hynix unveils 321-layer UFS 4.1 that is faster, thinner and more efficient than the previous gen

Memory maker SK hynix has announced the world’s first 321-layer UFS 4.1 TLC NAND flash for smartphones. It’s faster, more efficient and thinner to boot – perfect for the next generation of phones that will focus on slim builds and AI tools, says the company. Compared to the previous generation (which used a 238-layer design) from 2022, these new storage chips have 15% higher random read and 40% higher random write speeds. For sequential reads, they max out the interface at 4.3GB/s. On top of that, the NAND package is 0.85mm thick, down from 1mm. It doesn’t sound like much, but every...

May 22, 2025 - 12:56
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SK Hynix unveils 321-layer UFS 4.1 that is faster, thinner and more efficient than the previous gen

Memory maker SK hynix has announced the world’s first 321-layer UFS 4.1 TLC NAND flash for smartphones. It’s faster, more efficient and thinner to boot – perfect for the next generation of phones that will focus on slim builds and AI tools, says the company. Compared to the previous generation (which used a 238-layer design) from 2022, these new storage chips have 15% higher random read and 40% higher random write speeds. For sequential reads, they max out the interface at 4.3GB/s. On top of that, the NAND package is 0.85mm thick, down from 1mm. It doesn’t sound like much, but every...