Samsung closes the LPDDR4 book, moves entry phones to LPDDR5

We see strong signs that Samsung is preparing to scrap the old generation on the mobile memory side. According to industry sources, the company LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X has started accepting final orders for the company, and has increased its current production to meet remaining demands. through 2026 will continue. Then these lines of Samsung In the first quarter of 2027 It is expected to convert to LPDDR5 production. The company has yet to confirm this plan with an official press release, but its recent product and investment direction seems consistent with this claim.

Behind this transition is not only the desire for technical renewal, but also the income side seems at least as important. TrendForce says that there is a strong cycle in favor of the vendor on the mobile DRAM side for the first quarter of 2026, and price increases significantly increase revenues. Samsung’s projection cited by Reuters also shows that artificial intelligence-driven memory demand and rising chip prices strongly support the company’s profitability. To be honest, it seems quite logical for a giant manufacturer like Samsung to prioritize new generation products that bring higher margins.

LPDDR5 transition will also affect the entry and mid-range segments

The real important point is how this change will be felt by the end user. Samsung has previously produced LPDDR5-based memory solutions. Approximately 30 percent faster speed than LPDDR4X And over 20 percent energy saving He announced that he offered The official figures given by the company for its 5G-focused uMCP solution are on the LPDDR5 side. approximately 50 percent higher DRAM performance points out. So, when LPDDR4 is discontinued from production, we may start to see newer generation memory more frequently in entry and mid-segment phones that still use the old memory standard today.

Of course, a small balance note needs to be made here. Switching to LPDDR5 alone won’t create a dramatic speed jump on every phone, as processor, storage and software optimization are just as important as memory. However, we can say that it will ease the hands of manufacturers in terms of application openings, multitasking fluency, artificial intelligence-supported in-device operations and energy efficiency. Samsung’s 10.7Gbps Highlighting the LPDDR5X memory that has reached the level of 1000 and thinner package designs shows that the company has now clearly turned its focus to the new generation.

On the other hand, this decision will create transition pressure for phone manufacturers that stick to old platforms. Especially in cost-sensitive models, LPDDR4X remained the “good enough” solution for a long time. However, memory congestion and price pressure in 2026 have already disrupted this balance. Counterpoint and other industry analyzes say smartphone manufacturers will have a tougher year due to rising memory costs. Long story short, Samsung’s move to abandon LPDDR4 may strain the supply chain in the short term, and in the medium term, it may improve the user experience by moving faster memory to lower segments.